[Signing] Flames sign Gaudreau and Arnold. Will be available for Sunday's game against Canucks

[theoforever]

I'm concerned about the Sunday game.
Van is famous for dirty play and I wouldn't be surprised if they will be on a hunt for Johnny. Hopefully, he has a lot of beef around him. If some idiot takes liberties than we should respond with similar treatment towards one of the sisters.

[jg13]

Originally Posted by theoforever

I'm concerned about the Sunday game.
Van is famous for dirty play and I wouldn't be surprised if they will be on a hunt for Johnny. Hopefully, he has a lot of beef around him. If some idiot takes liberties than we should respond with similar treatment towards one of the sisters.

Last time they fought with the flames we broke their team for the rest of the season.

We have McGrats on our side they won't try anything

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by SoCalFlamesFan

I wouldn't say that winning the Hobey Baker is a detractor - however by posting the list I wanted to show that it is not an indicator of future NHL success, let alone NHL career.

Yea, that's a fair point.

I'm just really glad he's under contract,

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by SoCalFlamesFan

I wouldn't say that winning the Hobey Baker is a detractor - however by posting the list I wanted to show that it is not an indicator of future NHL success, let alone NHL career.

With all due respect, you have to put the list into context. What ages those players were, what year of College they were in etc etc. Can't just post the list and go "see see!".

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by jg13

Last time they fought with the flames we broke their team for the rest of the season.

We have McGrats on our side they won't try anything

Can we have the Wolf here by then also?

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by SoCalFlamesFan

But signing our prospects is just something every team does almost every day. Every prospect should be signed unless something drastically bad has happened.

This really isn't your everyday prospect signing.

The Flames sent 2 executives, a camera crew and spent tens of thousands of dollars on a charter plane to sign and bring those prospects and their parents back to Calgary for one game this season.

I can't recall the Flames ever doing that for a prospect.

[Split98]

I'm floored that people are getting butt-hurt in a thread about the Flames great prospect joining the team. Absolutely floored.

[T@T]

Originally Posted by SoCalFlamesFan

Because dissenting opinions are not that welcomed on Calgarypuck anymore. I have however been on the boards for 11+ years. Look at my post history. I am not a troll nor negative about Flames or this board. I just questioned the hype and excitement for a player I have a different opinion about. Its a chat board. That's what its for. I've also said I hope he overcomes the odds. And I do.

I think opinions are always welcome here, but when your opinion is of the low percentile you should at least try to answer the questions put to you.

I'm still waiting!

[terminator]

Hey I think everyone's excited some just don't want too see him svenned. Sven was appointed saviour and the fans just overhyped him.

Maybe a prospect exceeding expectations is better then setting high ones

[Scoutski]

Even Burke is getting psyched

Brian Burke ‏@Burkie2020 43s
Proud to have @BillDaHurricane & @johngaudreau03 as part of the @NHLFlames organization!!

[MrMastodonFarm]

Two exclamation points?

Settle down, Burkie!

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Scoutski

Even Burke is getting Psyched

Brian Burke ‏@Burkie2020 43s
Proud to have @BillDaHurricane & @johngaudreau03 as part of the @NHLFlames organization!!

Well at least the lady that he admitted that he pays to run that account is

[Freeway]

I'm excited. And I never get excited. Ask PMM.

[handgroen]

Originally Posted by terminator

Hey I think everyone's excited some just don't want too see him svenned. Sven was appointed saviour and the fans just overhyped him.

Maybe a prospect exceeding expectations is better then setting high ones

sven was a good player, still is, just enough already!
i'm not in this thread to see you defend yourself.
it ain't your show

[AC]

Saw a guy outside the Fan Attic with a Gaudreau #53 3rd jersey about to be interviewed by a guy from CBC.

It begins.

[SoCalFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Yea, that's a fair point.

I'm just really glad he's under contract,

I think the experience with Erixon and the fear of another Schultz has affected people. People were really worried that he wouldn't sign I guess. In reality though, those are two very few and far between instances. It does happen (Lindros anyone?) but it wasn't something I feared, especially given the quality of family that surrounded JG.

[TheDebaser]

I'm not pumped we signed him, I'm pumped that we'll see him play on sunday! GO GO GO JOHNNY GAUDREAU

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by SoCalFlamesFan

I think the experience with Erixon and the fear of another Schultz has affected people. People were really worried that he wouldn't sign I guess. In reality though, those are two very few and far between instances. It does happen (Lindros anyone?) but it wasn't something I feared, especially given the quality of family that surrounded JG.

I was a guy who was never worried about Gaudreau signing here and compared to many I haven't been on the hype-train at all.

But I'm excited.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Freeway

I'm excited. And I never get excited. Ask PMM.

I've seen you nervous though! (UFC in Calgary press conference at Flames central)

[Calgary4LIfe]

Some of the reactions are fairly unexpected here.

I don't think anyone here is anointing Gaudreau as the next franchise player. Nobody here is saying he will dominate the NHL and completely turn this organization around by himself.

Everyone here knows his size, and the steep increase in quality of competition he is about to face.

I find it funny that people like to come out and 'remind us' that he has yet to play a single game in he NHL, and that we should temper our expectations. Thanks. For a minute there, I thought Gaudreau was 6'10", as fast as Bure, as tough as McGrattan, and as talented as Gretzky. Thank you for bringing my absolutely crazy personal expectations of this phenom back down to 'reality' - he is 3'2", about as skilled as McGrattan, about as tough as Gretzky, and as fast as today's version of Bure after his extensive knee operations forcing him out of the game. Thank you for throwing the ice-cold water of reality onto my face forcing me to wake up at this 'reality'.

How about some of you just allow us 'simple-minded dreamers' a chance to actually enjoy something for a little bit. I promise not expect more than 'will be interesting to see how he does', but you guys really feel you are doing any fans here a 'service' by trying to extinguish some of the hope that has come from the hype this kid has legitimately EARNED? Nobody here is 'expecting' a franchise player. What we are all hoping for is that he translates well into the NHL, and he is one of the league's (not just Calgary's) most exciting prospect based on what he has accomplished and the obstacles he has overcome.

It has been raining here mixed with snow. If I feel like getting any further ice-cold splashes to wake me up from this, I don't need it from you guys - I will just go outside and look to the heavens, ok?