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Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing
So Johnny G. at age 37 is ok, but Jonny H. at age 37 is not?
They’re the same age.
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Yes. Personally, I think Gaudreau will age better. And he's clearly a better player right now.
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Originally Posted by Saqe
I hope Calgary moves him and doesn't give him a huge retirement contract until he's 38. Take the assests that should be dynamite and get younger prospects and picks.
I don't think he'll re-sign here anyway tbh.
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I don't hate the idea of going into the season with him unsigned and getting a bit of a feeling out process going. I suspect his contractual demands are not getting any higher than they are right at this moment, both because of the season he's coming off and after being blindsided (apparently) by a trade that sends him from South Beach to Alberta. It's possible that after a month or two he likes the fit and is more willing, and the Flames get a chance to see how he works within the system, and there's a better understanding of what the value should be.
Weegar though, they should either trade now for a top 6 scoring C (probably sending salary out with him), or sign as soon as possible to something in the ~5 year range.