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Originally Posted by jayswin
I don't think Calgary will be his best option to win, I think it will be one of some similar options to win, with some options being really close to home.
Remember the comparison right now on Johnny's side in terms of chances to win isn't 'last year's Flames vs where other teams are at currently' it's
Last year's Flames minus Gaudreau vs others teams minus Gaudreau. He's the superstar that gets plugged into the equation of any team he joins including the Flames now. So you can't simply say "The Flames were a really good playoff team with Gaudreau so why would he go to a team that wasn't as good as the Flames?".
He'll be having that same effect on the team he joins that was a huge reason why the Flames were as successful as they were this season.
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How do you figure? There isn't a team he can go to near home that has as good of linemates or the depth the Flames have. You think Gaudreau is going to fix the Flyers? No chance in hell, that team has so many holes and issues it isn't funny not to mention the cap situation and the fact they brought in a coach that alienates skill players. NJ? They need defence, goaltending, and size, they are not going to go after Gaudreau. The Islanders are trending down and cap strapped, the Rangers are trending up but don't have the cap with young players needing new contracts soon, the Penguins and Bruins are at the end of their contention windows, the Capitals need to spend on a C and goaltending. There is no situation out East that positions him better than Calgary that will be available to him.