Seravalli: Gaudreau has informed the Flames he will not return

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by Philly06Cup

Don't get all the moaning about "losing him for nothing"

Lol easy to say when you're about to get him for nothing

[Murph]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Which seems to be exactly what happened. And if it was not about money and Johnny just wanted to be closer to home, he should have disclosed that much earlier than 6 hours away from the deadline. There was no need for that decision to be made in the last few hours. Really hooped the team.

I was prepared to be in the fire treliving camp but the way this played out am more angry at Johnny.

The fact that Treliving ALLOWED himself to be in this situation is the problem.

[Monahammer]

Don't make the enormous mistake of handing money to Kadri.

Burning my Gaudreau jersey. I hope he enjoys wearing lead mitts in calgary every time he plays here for the rest of his career.

[CedarMeter]

Not surprised. Honestly I never thought his heart was out west. Thanks for your years as a Flame. All the best to you Johnny.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Mindtravellee

The tweets are very different. Testing free agency is different to not coming back to Calgary. Best of luck, hope he gets lots of points to a team that doesn't challenge us

Yeah, which is it?

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Yep, which is why there was talk of Toronto trading Hyman’s rights to the Oilers last year.

Nope. Have to be a sign and trade.

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

Treliving should have imposed an earlier deadline from his side. He could have flushed out Johnny's motivations a month ago by setting a deadline and being clear that if it a deal wasn't reached by then he would end negotiations, start to allocate the money elsewhere and move on.

That's fair. I think the Flames asset management is pretty poor as well.
Although to assume Johnny was acting in good faith was reasonable given the history.

[Royle9]

Where's the Brad stream at, I want to be let down one last time.

[Racki]

Wouldn't it be fun if Treliving came out and pulled an old rasslin' gotcha move and announced his re-signing.

[Ashasx]

Please don't overpay for a free agent tomorrow and prolong (and worsen) the inevitable.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Royle9

Where's the Brad stream at, I want to be let down one last time.

Lol

[PaperBagger'14]

Anyone have a link for the de-presser

[Stampede2TheCup]

This thread might break a new CP record for assumptions and opinions paraded as facts.

[Brad Marsh]

What about Conroy's "It's done" comments? The asset management of this management group is completely mindboggling. Just come across as having no read on the team or their top assets. Shame.

Having said that, I'm not completely disappointed. Flames were offering what I would consider to be above market (but I guess we'll see in the next day or two). 8 years at that cap hit at his age......this contract would have been an anchor for at least half of it, IMO.

I still think this is a very good team. It's going to be very interesting to see what they do with Tkachuk and with the extra cap space. There are a lot of intriguing UFA pieces, Malkin, Trochu, etc. could go a long way to replacing top-line talent and adding depth.

With Tkachuk, Lindholm, Mangiapane, Tofolli, Markstrom, etc. I just don't see the team rebuilding, and nor do I see the need for one either. Bring in a high-level piece with that cap space and let Sutter do his thing for at least one more season.

[Icon]

Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14

Anyone have a link for the de-presser

Not happening yet, Fan stalling reading texts

[Moneyhands23]

Yup. Really gonna love hearing Brad talk this one out.

If he says process He is an asshat

[Mathgod]

Well, those of you who think Johnny wasn't worth paying 11M per year, and him leaving won't lead to a big drop off in the team's performance... good for you, you get to see your scenario play out. I really hope things work out as well as you seem to think they will. I really honestly do.

Treliving is in an unenviable position right now. No idea what he and ownership do from here, but if nothing else it will be interesting to see what they decide to do.

[keenan87]

So, what's the backup plan Brad?!

Or did all the effort go into failing to sign Gaudreau.

[cannon7]

Originally Posted by CGY12

and when he didn't, management should have moved on. It wasn't like we had years of playoff success with the current core. The easy decision was to not put the org in this situation in the first place and start looking at moving him for assets, but BT as per usual, smartest guy in the room, didnt have the balls to pull it off and has crippled this org moving forward.

You need leverage for that. Treliving had none.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by kermitology

And I, among others, believe he will sign his QA and walk. There are other perspectives other than your own.

Yes i am aware.....but thought i could share mine.