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Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers
Tkachuk played the PR game perfectly, including using Gaudreau as part of an excuse.
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Yep, that's what I got from it. Brad's reaction to reporters asking if things changed in discussions on Tkachuk's end when Johnny left fro free agency was very telling. It was a very pointed, direct answer stating that nothing had changed in negotiations regarding Gaudreau leaving, while Tkachuk's camp carefully and softly implied that it did have an effect on his decision, as if they were waiting to see how competitive the Flames would be before deciding.
No one was likely happier about Gaudreau leaving than Matthew, as if Johnny re-signed than Matthew would have still left but would have looked like someone leaving a strong playoff team so therefore just wanting to leave Canada as soon as possible.