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oldschoolcalgary · 08-04-2022, 10:27 PM

once upon a time, Johnny wasn't considered very good defensively either..."too small, didn't play hard on the defensive side"... he got better under Sutter because the system they played helped him to be better.

As for Tkachuk - love the kid, but he wasn't going to sign here - so saying Calgary "lost him" is a stretch.

Calgary's hand was forced, but they managed to get a guy, statistically, who is only 2 months older than Gaudreau for the same deal, who has been a more consistent point getter over his career and certainly over the last 3 years.

Add in another defenseman who can play in your top four, plus a first rounder and a NHL bottom 6 prospect.

All in all, a tidy bit of work before signing Huberdeau...Sign Weegar, and that's an excellent deal made with one hand tied behind your back.

08-04-2022, 10:27 PM	#394
oldschoolcalgary Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Exp:	once upon a time, Johnny wasn't considered very good defensively either..."too small, didn't play hard on the defensive side"... he got better under Sutter because the system they played helped him to be better. As for Tkachuk - love the kid, but he wasn't going to sign here - so saying Calgary "lost him" is a stretch. Calgary's hand was forced, but they managed to get a guy, statistically, who is only 2 months older than Gaudreau for the same deal, who has been a more consistent point getter over his career and certainly over the last 3 years. Add in another defenseman who can play in your top four, plus a first rounder and a NHL bottom 6 prospect. All in all, a tidy bit of work before signing Huberdeau...Sign Weegar, and that's an excellent deal made with one hand tied behind your back. Last edited by oldschoolcalgary; 08-04-2022 at 10:32 PM.