07-13-2022, 05:41 PM
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#321
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Our Jessica Fletcher
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Is Gross getting fired over this?
The way this all unfolded does not add up.
Edit: unless they overplayed their hand. In which case, it adds up just fine.
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07-13-2022, 05:41 PM
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#322
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Elbows Up!!
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“Hi Dad. Yeah, I spoke with Brad. Tough call. We talked about family and you guys and babies and stuff…. So listen Dad. We got a good offer. Yeah it’s about a season and a half less money overall. 7 years Dad! I know it’s less per season than Calgary but it’s okay; I committed to you guys and Covid and so it’s not money but about getting to you guys. Are you ready Dad? Lewis says it’s ok to tell you. I’ve signed with Columbia. Yeah! Columbia! Not British Columbia…the actual Columbia. That’s right up the street from you guys! What?!? What do you mean no Columbia. I’m still hungover from the wedding. What? Where is Columbus? …click…. Dad?”
This is the oddest timeline.
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07-13-2022, 05:41 PM
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#323
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Franchise Player
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So as for Columbus, this is a hell of a deal.
I don’t mind Columbus, the city or the team. So good for them.
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07-13-2022, 05:41 PM
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#325
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
I never would have agreed with this until now. The events of the last few weeks have really soured me on Johnny and I never thought it was possible. I thought he was a straight shooter with character. I think Treliving thought so too, which is why he got burned...
Just a severe kick to the nuts as a Flames fan.
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Meh. Its not the first and it won't be the last.
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07-13-2022, 05:41 PM
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#326
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DeWinton
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He clearly did not want to be here anymore.
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07-13-2022, 05:41 PM
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#327
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: the dark side of Sesame Street
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07-13-2022, 05:41 PM
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#328
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Cowtown
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Johnny Hockey bull####s the flames, loses all negotiating leverage and takes a discount to play on a crappier team still quite a ways from his home.
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07-13-2022, 05:41 PM
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#329
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Maybe thats the selling point. Live in Ohio under the radar.
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07-13-2022, 05:42 PM
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#330
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Van Island
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Yup, he’s dead to me now.
What’s next
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07-13-2022, 05:42 PM
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#331
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: The real "Cowtown"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
I'm really curious what the back story is here? What turned Gaudreau off from Calgary so strongly? Was it the climate? The city? The people? Something with the team? There has to be something here that motivated this that we are unaware of?
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Maybe his or his wife's family didn't like all uncertainties during Covid and wanted them on "the right side of the border" in case something like similar happenes again? Or maybe Johnny just doesn't like Canada? There are so many possibilities, but being right next to family doesn't seem like it was the issue.
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07-13-2022, 05:42 PM
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#332
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Franchise Player
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I’ll meet everyone back here in about 12 years, when Gaudreau finally speaks out on some radio interview about how badly he messed this up.
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07-13-2022, 05:42 PM
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#333
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by liamenator
Suddenly, Treliving's weird, emotional press conference makes a bit more sense. I thought it was weird how definitive Tre was -- usually teams always say "he wants to hit the market, but we'll stay in touch and there's a chance we circle back." But he obviously knew there was no chance, no matter what JG and team were saying (maybe Johnny called him to make that clear out of some sense of loyalty or guilt, which would probably have been against his agent's wishes). In drawing a firm line, Tre ensured that Calgary couldn't be used as a pawn in other people's negotiations. I have some respect for that, though I still think he bungled this over the last 12 months.
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Yes - this!
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07-13-2022, 05:43 PM
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#334
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GirlySports
Just shows his immaturity. Family? Too far from home? Not a man.
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Is this a shot at wall of shame guy?
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07-13-2022, 05:43 PM
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#335
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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I don't think Johnny hates the city, the fans or the team. Not in the slightest.
I think the offers from NJ/Phi/NYI just didn't materialize that he thought would.
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07-13-2022, 05:43 PM
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#336
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Cleveland, OH (Grew up in Calgary)
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I know a lot of Flames fans are pissed but I’m actually happy for Columbus fans. A small market that everyone makes fun of gets the biggest free agent available after a history of their big stars leaving in free agency. Him and Laine should make a great duo
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07-13-2022, 05:43 PM
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#337
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
One of the things I'm disappointed about is that there has been nothing from Johnny expressing his gratitude to Calgary and its fans.
Nothing.
Not a release. Not a post. Not a word.
It takes very little for him to come out and say something positive about his time here.
Nothing.
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Patience
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07-13-2022, 05:43 PM
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#338
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GOAT!
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Well least he'll never have to deal with playoff criticism again.
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07-13-2022, 05:43 PM
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#339
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Franchise Player
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He just didn't want to be in Calgary. Simple as that.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MisterJoji
Johnny eats garbage and isn’t 100% committed.
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07-13-2022, 05:44 PM
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#340
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Lifetime Suspension
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Maybe he didn't check the "wants to win" box that the Flames covet after all.
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