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Sec214 · 07-12-2022, 08:05 PM

Our Roster holds more value to the rest of the NHL then it does to us. We need to rebuild right now.

AFireInside · 07-12-2022, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TBone290

Aren't we all selfish?

He's starting a family and wants to be close to home (at least that's what they say).

I'm sure he weighed loyalty vs family. Not an easy decision to make

No. I would have 100% told the organization. I've actually done it myself when I didn't have to because I worked for a a good organization.

Don't get it twisted no one is blaming him for wanting to go home, they are blaming him for stringing the organization along when he knew he was walking.

Hockey_Ninja · 07-12-2022, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Well, well, well....

It's going to be interesting seeing what direction this team goes now.

If the rumor was true about other players wanting out if Johnny left, then let's just tear this sucker down and rebuild. 2023 draft is supposed to be strong.

Doubt they do that though, they'll probably spend the money that was earmarked for Johnny and Tkachuk on lesser players now.

I actually don’t think so. Brad just said that the worst thing to do is to make a signing out of desperation to replace Johnny. That actually makes feel like rebuilding is on the horizon

howard_the_duck · 07-12-2022, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan!

You’re an idiot if you think The Flames should rebuild because of this. The team is still a good one with what they have and Sutter as coach.

The writing is on the wall to lose 2/3 of our top line, which accounted for a massive percentage of this team’s scoring.

For once in the last ~30 years (?), it’s time to do some proper asset management and sell while you can. We are headed for dark times if we continue to lose assets for nothing. Cannot be tolerated any longer.

Mathgod · 07-12-2022, 08:06 PM

Who knows, maybe 90 minutes from now Johnny says psych! Just kidding! I'll sign.

Ashasx · 07-12-2022, 08:06 PM

It is truly a great time to rebuild. Many of your players just had career years.

Trade them while their value is high and maybe you won't be rebuilding for five years.

manwiches · 07-12-2022, 08:06 PM

Here's my rub. And whoever they had on to talk about I fully agree.

He goes down as one of the greatest Flames. Full stop.

However he leaves to a team (NJ or Philly) that will likely never win a Cup in his tenure. He will pile up points, but never leave a legacy.

Why not sign an 8 year, cement your legacy as a flame and as one of the greatest of all times and likely HOFer, best chance to win a Cup, and then sign a 1 year at the end to finish your career in your hometown.

Your kid is 8 then, still very young to develop relationships and a strong bong w family when you move back.

Anyways, I'm speaking from my idealistic view. I do understand everybody is wired different. But that's just me...

I'm just monumentally sad and disappointed right now

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ComixZone · 07-12-2022, 08:06 PM

This dude on 960 absolutely NAILS it.

Whoever this dude is - best caller in years.

Trevor. I think his name was Trevor.

Tbull8 · 07-12-2022, 08:06 PM

I hope the Devils Rangers Islanders and Flyers all line up for a massive bidding war and he ends up with something we all think is way overpaid (11.5x7?) It would take a little sting out

powderjunkie · 07-12-2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by united

Have cautiously posted this a few times previously, but don’t discount the impact Treliving’s treatment of Gaudreau and Mangiapane in their respective RFA negotiations, exile of Michael Frolik, or treatment of Giordano with the expansion draft, has on situations like this. You may not agree, and certainly much more went into this decision, but people (players) don’t forget. Fact.

It was a business then, and it’s a business now…

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Moneyhands23 · 07-12-2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

This dude on 960 absolutely NAILS it.

Whoever this dude is - best caller in years.

Trevor. I think his name was Trevor.

Ya I liked that.

DeluxeMoustache · 07-12-2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Flames Fan, Ph.D.

Tanking doesn't work.

Assemble a roster and play hard. End of story.

Worked for Pittsburgh and the Avs

Tbull8 · 07-12-2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

This dude on 960 absolutely NAILS it.

Whoever this dude is - best caller in years.

Trevor. I think his name was Trevor.

Coles notes?

AFireInside · 07-12-2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

This dude on 960 absolutely NAILS it.

Whoever this dude is - best caller in years.

Trevor. I think his name was Trevor.

What was said?

Sec214 · 07-12-2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbull8

I hope the Devils Rangers Islanders and Flyers all line up for a massive bidding war and he ends up with something we all think is way overpaid (11.5x7?) It would take a little sting out

Ill take Konecny.

Ill take Noah Dobson.

EVERLAST · 07-12-2022, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

This dude on 960 absolutely NAILS it.

Whoever this dude is - best caller in years.

Trevor. I think his name was Trevor.

What he say?

Badgers Nose · 07-12-2022, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gvitaly

I’m actually not too disappointed by those news. Gaudreau is a great player, and I wish him well. However this will be an opportunity for the rest of the guys to step up offensively without using John as a crutch.

This team with Gaudreau had a tough time winning, and generating offense in the playoffs. I don’t think that would’ve changed with an $11M Gaudreau signed. Would we all have been as eager to bring the band back if we lost to Dallas in game 7? I’m not too certain. However, this is an opportunity for this team to choose a new direction, and perhaps even a winning one.

Great post. Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of the Flames’ life.

It sucks today but we’ll get over it.

InternationalVillager · 07-12-2022, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

This dude on 960 absolutely NAILS it.

Whoever this dude is - best caller in years.

Trevor. I think his name was Trevor.

What did Trevor say?

Angelino · 07-12-2022, 08:08 PM

Treliving is a failure as a GM.

Locke · 07-12-2022, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AFireInside

No. I would have 100% told the organization. I've actually done it myself when I didn't have to because I worked for a a good organization.

Don't get it twisted no one is blaming him for wanting to go home, they are blaming him for stringing the organization along when he knew he was walking.

Ya know...I'm trying to fish through my own life and thoughts for comparisons of when I had to make hard decisions.

Its entirely possible that he wanted to stay, but external pressures were constant and he put it off, delayed it, tried stalling....I've seen it happen. I've done it.

Maybe he was put between a rock and a hard place and was trying to squirm his way free?

I dont know. Devil's Advocate. Either way, its done now, I dont know how I'll feel about him as a player as time goes on but he's never struck me as malicious.

I guess we'll see how it all plays out.