Eric Duhatschek in The Athletic, May 21, 2021 re: potential Gaudreau trade:
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Just because Philadelphia and Calgary both had such underwhelming seasons — and there’s been years of speculation now that the Flyers and Flames would be good trading partners — you’d have to think there’d be communication back and forth there. You’re not going to pry Sean Couturier out of there, but what about Travis Konecny and/or Nolan Patrick? It sounds as if a fresh start might be just what Patrick needs, and a chance to land the nephew of former Flames’ defenceman James Patrick might represent the sort of young talent that the Flames need to inject into their line-up.
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Craig Custance, in a "Who Says No?" trade proposals in The Athletic, March 21, 2021:
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Finally, our big winner
18. Calgary sends Johnny Gaudreau and a second-round pick to the Flyers for Travis Konecny and a fifth-round pick. — @CashinIan
The Flames electric winger is no stranger to trade rumors, nor is the South Jersey native a stranger to being connected to the Flyers. It’s pretty clear the universe wants this to happen.
Exec: “Great one. That’s a great one. I think you have a deal. The reason is, there’s tons of room for Johnny in Philadelphia. Konecny fits into what Calgary is doing. The question to me is: Is Philly comfortable trading for Gaudreau when they have a great shot at him in free agency (in 2022)? Philly being just outside the playoffs today, this might help them get in the playoffs. The beauty is you get Johnny now and you can sign him. If they’re on the outside looking in, this is the offensive shot in the arm.”
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Yikes.