[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by atb

Gaudreau delaying his decision until after the draft really screwed the Flames with Tkachuk. This type of trade would have had more suitors at the draft before budgets were blown on UFAs and draft capital was used/traded.

I think you are right, and why BT and Edwards are likely so upset with Johnny. Not giving up much return for Johnny on that front with his delay, it's the Chucky movement that got hosed by him essentially making the team believe if they met his salary demands he'd stay.