07-13-2022, 05:52 PM
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#381
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Maybe Philly and NJ just didn't really want him when it came down to it.
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07-13-2022, 05:52 PM
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#382
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If he had signed for any of philly, jersey, or the islanders, I would have said respect his decision, he wanted to be close to home
Now.... he should be booed mercilessly whenever he plays in Calgary
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07-13-2022, 05:52 PM
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#383
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So to recap: He's not close to his family, didn't sign for the most money, and didn't pick a winning team or one with a particularly bright future...
Sage to say he just wanted out I guess, but it's shocking that he wound up in Columbus over NJ or NYI.
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07-13-2022, 05:52 PM
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#384
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GOAT!
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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
And that revenge was worth 15M to him?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
Thats an almost $18M gesture of spite.
"Screw you for screwing me out of money! Now I'm going to screw MYSELF out of money! Bwahahahahaha!!!!"
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Well the reports did say his decision wasn't about money... lol
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07-13-2022, 05:53 PM
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#385
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
What’s with all the vitriol here. We all knew Johnny wasn’t coming back already. We all knew he was going to play out east in the EST. We all knew it wasn’t about the money. What’s the difference between him signing in NJ for $10M vs Columbus for $9.5M? Is it strictly because he chose Columbus over our city and that’s some kind of slight against our town?
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Less term + less AAV + worse team + worse city = he was very clearly lying throughout this process
Not that hard to understand
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07-13-2022, 05:53 PM
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#386
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Originally Posted by dammage79
Maybe thats the selling point. Live in Ohio under the radar.
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This has to be it, right? Cash your paycheques, live out of the spotlight, and probably never win a Cup?!?
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07-13-2022, 05:53 PM
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#387
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Lifetime Suspension
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Maybe he was just really tired of wearing red and wanted to wear blue for a change? That explanation is more logical than leaving 18 million on the table.
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07-13-2022, 05:53 PM
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#388
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Hmmm. Gaudreau and Gudbranson sign with the same team. On the same day. Let the rumors begin ...
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07-13-2022, 05:53 PM
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#389
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
Thats an almost $18M gesture of spite.
"Screw you for screwing me out of money! Now I'm going to screw MYSELF out of money! Bwahahahahaha!!!!"
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Yep, I don’t buy it. I am convinced him and his team screwed this up.
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07-13-2022, 05:53 PM
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#390
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All I can get
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Originally Posted by mile
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Leslie is very careful with his public comments as he works for the team.
I would say this represents the feelings inside the organization.
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07-13-2022, 05:54 PM
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#391
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07-13-2022, 05:54 PM
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#392
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Location: Indiana
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After everything Columbus has been through, I am happy for them.
But yeah, screw everyone. Very fishy.
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07-13-2022, 05:54 PM
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#393
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GOAT!
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I really want to hear from Tree on this now
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07-13-2022, 05:54 PM
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#394
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
What’s with all the vitriol here. We all knew Johnny wasn’t coming back already. We all knew he was going to play out east in the EST. What’s the difference between him signing in NJ for $10M vs Columbus for $9.5M? Is it strictly because he chose Columbus over our city and that’s some kind of slight against our town?
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Because there really was no good reason for him to leave and refuse the offer the Flames gave him, other than maybe going home to play where his family and friends live. Turns out that was a bunch of hooey. He didn't leave for money reasons either, and he clearly didn't leave to go somewhere that had a better shot at winning a cup. So the only remaining explanation is he just simply did not like the city or team for some reason (comment removed)
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07-13-2022, 05:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
And that revenge was worth 15M to him?
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I already thinking Gaudreau is dumb for signing in Columbus but signing in Columbus and giving up $18M just so you can complete a 6-year grudge is a little beyond the pale.
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07-13-2022, 05:54 PM
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#396
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People are making a huge deal out of the distance thing, but there have been tons of players who've signed in Western Canada to be "close" to home. The driving distance between Columbus and NJ is less than Calgary to Vancouver. Many players who live in BC, Alberta, or even Manitoba have signed for one of the Western Canadian teams, as it's much easier to get home/have family visit, without the borders and with a sub 2 hour flight.
Still Columbus? Feels like getting dumped for....a real ugly guy with less great career prospects? Maybe Columbus has personality?
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07-13-2022, 05:55 PM
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#397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flamesfan05
Yeah, it was definitely a big #### you to Treliving at the end
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A $15M **** you.
Yup that's what this is.
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07-13-2022, 05:55 PM
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#398
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Scoring Winger
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People are really underestimating Columbus, they have two very good young C's in Johnson and Sillinger.
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07-13-2022, 05:56 PM
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#399
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Parkdale
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Ohio is a dump. Left 15 mil on the table. Going to a team that sucks. Destroys his career legacy. Maybe Columbus has a world class paediatric hospital his wife wants to work at? This is stunning. On many levels.
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07-13-2022, 05:56 PM
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#400
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Scoring Winger
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The only way this makes sense to me is he just doesn't want the pressure of winning. Go to a mediocre team, put up 80 points a year, miss the playoffs, spend more time with family.
Otherwise this is just baffling.
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