02-02-2016, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Calgary
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Players' Tribune: Here's Johnny
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I took not being included on those teams pretty hard. I’d looked up to smaller guys when I was younger. I’d watch players like Danny Briere and Martin St. Louis, and quietly think to myself, “Why not me?”
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The first thing is that you have to get a thick skin. I’ve heard my fair share of chirps throughout the years. Different things about my size, said in so many ways … including plenty of stuff I’m not so comfortable repeating here. Get used to it, because it’ll come. Everyone handles it differently, but I’ve never been a big chirper myself because the sound of the goal horn is loud enough.
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Finally, and most importantly, my advice to the little kids out there who quietly have that dream inside of them to play in the NHL: have fun right now. If you do pursue this career, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take hockey very, very seriously. But right now, just appreciate and build on whatever you love about the game. Enjoy hanging out with your buddies on the ice. No matter how big you make it, you’ll miss that time when it’s gone. Try that move out, look silly, and get better. As long as you’re smaller, your best skill needs to be your effort. It doesn’t matter where you’re playing or if you’re getting cut from teams. If you have the talent, the right person will find you.
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http://www.theplayerstribune.com/joh...algary-flames/
I love these articles so much.
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02-02-2016, 12:09 PM
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"Get used to it, because it’ll come. Everyone handles it differently, but I’ve never been a big chirper myself because the sound of the goal horn is loud enough."
Awesome
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02-02-2016, 12:21 PM
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Fantastic article, well said.
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02-02-2016, 12:24 PM
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First Line Centre
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Wow. What a stage for him. That was an awesome article.
Say my name Healy. B*&^h.
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02-02-2016, 12:25 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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“Guy, he’s only three years old. Give it some time.”
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Priceless. 
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02-02-2016, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Flames fan in Seattle
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So if Johnny is more about goals than assists, can we start expecting 45/35 seasons soon instead of 35/45?
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02-02-2016, 12:27 PM
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8 years please
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02-02-2016, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: I will never cheer for losses
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Great article! Just the other day I was wwondering when they'd do one about Johnny
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02-02-2016, 12:40 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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8Y/7.5M plz
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02-02-2016, 12:42 PM
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8 years please
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I think that as long as Gaudreau wants it (and I don't see any reason to believe he wouldn't), it's pretty much inevitable. He'll get, by far, the largest contract in Flames history.
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02-02-2016, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Originally Posted by Ashasx
8 years please
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Agreed.
This is the guy you want on your team. The kid that does it because he loves it more than anything it the world, and at the same time hates to lose.
Give him the 8 years, lock him up, and make him the face of the franchise.
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02-02-2016, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Calgary
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Great read. Thanks!
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02-02-2016, 12:56 PM
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Awesome article. Johnny is a legit NHL superstar -- I don't know if that's really sunken in yet for Flames fans.
P.S. Love how he talks about his family. Classic Johnny.
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02-02-2016, 01:00 PM
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THAT IS SUPER INSPIRATIONAL! And he's a Flames!
This made my day. Thank you!
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02-02-2016, 01:09 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Calgary
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We're damn lucky he plays for the Flames.
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02-02-2016, 01:17 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Skittles.
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02-02-2016, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Originally Posted by bax
"Get used to it, because it’ll come. Everyone handles it differently, but I’ve never been a big chirper myself because the sound of the goal horn is loud enough."
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Best quote. Just chirpped everyone who ever has or ever will chirp him in one fell swoop. Beautiful.
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02-02-2016, 01:29 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Calgary
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Great read!
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02-02-2016, 01:34 PM
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What a read. Gave me the "warm fuzzies" as my wife says.
Lol about getting hit by a Russian locomotive.
Good for him and Thanks Guy, if you had not had that conversation, grown men wouldn't be able to have your son as a hero! Lol
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