Johnny says it would be sweet to be a Flyer

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by Cgycowboy

Alright I guess you won't be logging on till 2021. Bye

That's a fun post from a guy who's been here a month.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Can I ask us as a community to put a lid on these types of discussions until 2021? He's under contract for 5 more years, so unless the team sours on him overnight, he's not going anywhere. If I have to read about people worrying that he might sign elsewhere for his next contract for the next 4 years, it's going to be painful, and I doubt I'm the only one.

Moving on...

I thought he signed a 3 year deal in Nashville.

[IgiTang]

Originally Posted by Southside

Nope. Some members of the forum appreciate the sharing of information. Others choose to bury their heads in the sand. The overreaction seems to be coming from those that don't care to know.

But... I get the impression from your posts in this thread as knowing exactly what pot you are stirring and worded the thread accordingly..

CFF is simply saying there is no news here and whats the point of even entertaining the possibility of Johnny moving on since hes not going anywhere for at least 5 years. Which makes more sense than to sit here and have a discussion that isn't even in the realm of possible at this moment.

Your "sharing information" is an attempt to fear monger and nothing more.

This board has a huge range of hockey knowledge and those who have more limited information, knowledge or access may take this information and be quite upset, which is not fair and simply irresponsible "sharing" by you, the OP.

If it were geared towards a Johnny being classy piece, and not taken out of context and twisted into something its not, I don't think anyone would have an issue with discussing this.

Lock it up!... I say anyway..

[TheScorpion]

But what does Gaudreauvertime have to say about all this?

[Poe969]

I wish Johnny's cousin posted here to give us some insight...

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

If the Flames don't enjoy some meaningful playoff success over the remaining term of his contract, I suspect leaving the Flames won't be his decision in any case.

That is probably true. It is a good thing that the Flames look well poised to have some success over the next five years.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

But what does censored have to say about all this?

That is once, 2 more times and he shows up.


Stop it.

[Vinny01]

Since sportsnet picked up this story I have been trolled by a few Oilers fans.

Part of me feels there are 4 years left with Johnny and at that time the team could consider moving him but I have never been a believer of Johnny staying here past his second contract which is why I was not pleased with the 6 years

[Cgycowboy]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

That's a fun post from a guy who's been here a month.

Mom ? Is that you? How did you know

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[Cgycowboy]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Since sportsnet picked up this story I have been trolled by a few Oilers fans.

Part of me feels there are 4 years left with Johnny and at that time the team could consider moving him but I have never been a believer of Johnny staying here past his second contract which is why I was not pleased with the 6 years

Ya something about him gave me the same vibe. This isn't "chicken little" crap but I always thought a pure hockey trade involving him could happen at some point like Johansen for Jones or subban for webber. On the other hand I hope he turns as elite as Patrick Kane and decides to stay as one of the faces of this franchise. That ego stuff really plays on hockey players to be "the guy" and have a whole city love you (even if it's not your home town, ex iggy).


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[Sainters7]

I really hope we don't end up chasing this guy out of town one day due to a classic Canadian inferiority complex when it comes to Americans.

EDIT: Before the lottery draft, Connor McDavid mentioned a few times how he'd love to play with the Leafs. Are Oilers fans convinced he'll bolt to Toronto once his contract is done? Why are we always so much more worried about this factor when player in question has a U.S. passport?

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Since sportsnet picked up this story I have been trolled by a few Oilers fans.

Well, that settles it. If Oilers fans feel this strongly then it is as good as done.

Part of me feels there are 4 years left with Johnny and at that time the team could consider moving him but I have never been a believer of Johnny staying here past his second contract which is why I was not pleased with the 6 years

I think it is foolish to draw conclusions and make projections about Gaudreau's future five years in advance of his next contract. Five years ago the NHL had just signed off on a new CBA and Gaudreau had just completed his freshman year at BC. There were probably more observers at the time who believed he would never play in the NHL than those who thought he could be a top six forward in the best league in the world.

There is way too much that could potentially happen in the course of five years to make this a nonsensical discussion. What will change with the current team after that point? The League? How much will Gaudreau's own personal life change in five years? How many of us were the same people at 29-years-old as we were at 24?

[Delthefunky]

N/m

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Cgycowboy

Mom ? Is that you? How did you know

Well, I mean, it says on the left.

[GoJetsGo]

There are so many things that can happen between now and when his contract is up. Both on the ice and off.

Every year he's been here he's become more enamoured with the organization, city and fan base for how he's been treated, and he speaks about that at length. But do those comments get their own thread? No. A softball "hockey answer" quote taken in his hometown does.

He already loves the team and his teammates and some success in the next few years could very well have him wanting to extend here. As could him starting a family.

It very much *is* chicken little crap to pick up on a self perceived "vibe" that isn't there. This couldn't be more much ado about nothing.

[Cantrader]

That will be fine that we trade him in the last year of his contract and we will get flyers good young players in return. They do have Nolan Patrick. If we are going to loose home anyway

[bcneil]

It's kind of like when I am in the park going for a walk with the girlfriend and her silly little dog. Then a super curvy girl in lululemon's walks by. I get asked..."Do you think she looks good?"

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by bcneil

It's kind of like when I am in the park going for a walk with the girlfriend and her silly little dog. Then a super curvy girl in lululemon's walks by. I get asked..."Do you think she looks good?"

Except, in this case, the Flames are the super curvy girl because we actually made the playoffs last season.

[calumniate]

At least it's not the damn rangers for a change

[---Hatrick---]

People read to much into the whole "wanna play in his hometown" thing.
As many if you have stated, chances of a player starting a family in their mid to late 20's are pretty high, and then his hometown isn't important anymore. It's his wife and children's hometown that becomes more important to a player.