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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts
Johnny wasn’t worth what he wanted. His trade market was soft as well. I think Treliving wanted to shake things up but with Covid it was hard.
No one saw that 115 point season coming. They even started him on the 2nd line in camp.
You can’t blame Treliving for trying to negotiate a good deal for a guy who had a lot of issues being motivated on and off the ice.
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I think a lot of people seem to forget the two seasons prior to his UFA season. Below ppg production and plenty of poor body language. If Gaudreau’s playing at that level, I would have had a hard time signing him for 8x8, or whatever was his side was requesting.