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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I honestly believe that Gaudreau was THAT conflicted about what to do right up to the last minute. He didn't ask for a trade earlier because Calgary was still a real option for him to return to.
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And many of us have probably been in similar situations.
Years ago I knew I needed to make a career pivot but was debating between going back to school for broadcasting, and an opportunity I had to go work in an interesting role for the City. Completely different paths and I was conflicted.
I played both scenarios out, applying to MRC for broadcasting and interviewing for the position. Nowhere along the way did i tell the city about my conflict as that would have taken me out of it, and I wanted the option as I wasn't sure. It went all the way to the offer, and when that happened, and in the moment I had to sign that offer or not, I realized it wasn't the path for me.
I remember calling the (from a payphone!) and letting them know and they were PISSED and said that I had lead them on. But until that moment I didn't know for sure.
The ONLY thing I fault Johnny for is, if he was not sure, he should not have told the Flames what the deal would need to be for him to accept. I think that is the one part where he misled them. If you are going to make that offer, you need to know you will sign it, otherwise do not. But there could also have been some agent pressure there, as the agent would have been motivated to get the deal done with the Flames as they were going to pay the most.
Ultimately Johnny did what is right for his family and himself, and I have no issue with that. I think he could have gone about it a little better, but whatever. At the end of the day it may end up being the best thing for him and the Flames.