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Originally Posted by OminousFlames
I just hope Flames fans stay classy, and not rip on their family, if he decides to choose to be closer to home. I know a lot of fans interact with their family lately, especially this year. In the end the NHL is a business.
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I think there will definitely be hurt feelings — hopefully not against Johnny and his family personally — but the fact is that him leaving would be a huge loss. Fans have spent many years passionately supporting the Flames and Johnny himself, so I think it would be pretty normal to feel at least a little rejected.
Having said that, I came to the realization the other day that I would probably cheer for Johnny regardless of where he ends up. I don’t think I could say the same thing about another Flames player, past or present. Not Gio, not even Iggy. Maybe that’s just how I’m feeling now; I felt pretty confident during the season and playoffs that he would return, but I guess we can only wait and see.