[Signing] Gaudreau to Columbus (7 x $9.75 million)

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

I think this is absolute proof that it doesn't. How else does one explain the astonishing breakdown of communication between Gaudreau and pursuing teams if it did?

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Yes, I kept saying - where’s the evidence of all this tampering. People just assume rule breaking is rampant. Frankly, what team trusts a secret deal with Lewis Gross anyway. You tamper and make a deal and he just takes it to another team.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

This thread has more wacky conspiracy theories than a QAnon Covid rally.

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Breaking: Columbus signs Matthew Gaudreau.

Another Brother situation. Excellent.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by 442scotty

Maybe he didn’t like Treliving… Tired of being lowballed… feeling disrespected by the low initial offer… who knows

If those things were actually the issue, you move on from the player.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by MrMike

Maybe that’s toooo close.

Philadelphia is even closer, and he definitely was interested in signing there until they said they couldn't make the cap work.

[TOfan]

Well, Gaudreau doesn’t like playoff hockey anyway, so I can see the appeal for him to go to Columbus.

I suspect this was not Gaudreau’s preferred destination and someone (Lewis or Gaudreau) fumbled the ball badly here.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by memphusk

Another Brother situation. Excellent.

I was kidding but if it came true it would all suddenly make sense.

[T-Dog]

Originally Posted by mile

Johnnys wife and older sis:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1547385561559736323

https://twitter.com/user/status/1547394128706785280

This all rings hollow.

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

I think this is absolute proof that it doesn't. How else does one explain the astonishing breakdown of communication between Gaudreau and pursuing teams if it did?

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I think the idea that players and teams have negotiated entire contracts before free agency starts is not real. I do think teams reach out before that period starts though.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

What a slap in the face to all his team mates here too.

Some of them spent many years here with him building up to a 111 point team that killed in the advanced stats department. As Tre said they took another step.

He just took a big #### on all of them too.

And also on Darryl, who obviously came back because of the potential he saw in the team, and specifically Johnny.

Crazy.

[activeStick]

As for the second hand rumours about Johnny not liking a teammate or teammates - all I've heard from the mouths of actual players on the team has been how close the team is and how they hang out together all the time outside on their one time. If believe these multiple players over the second hand rumours.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by mile

Johnnys wife and older sis:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1547385561559736323

https://twitter.com/user/status/1547394128706785280

I like that his sister's profile photo still shows her in a Flame shirt.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by T-Dog

This all rings hollow.

And he signed with the Jackets for less money and years. If she was selling something I wouldn't buy it.

[PaperBagger'14]

That whole "thanks calgary" was some seriously disingenuous tripe.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

This thread has more wacky conspiracy theories than a QAnon Covid rally.

It’s amusing to read the narratives tbh. But I’m sure Johnny will openly talk about his decision someday and we’ll learn the truth of why he left

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Clearly there's something behind the scenes we don't know about. I recall a poster here weeks ago saying that there was a person in the Flames organization that may prohibit his return. Maybe that's what it all came down to? One of the more bizarre free agency moves ever.

Something that stood out to me about the picture at Monahan's wedding was the absence of certain high-profile player. Are we experiencing another Fleury-like situation where his personality is divisive and driving players away? It would suck if it came down to a him versus me scenario and the team picked the wrong guy.

[cdnsir]

Only read through 10 pages so far. What is everybody up in arms about? It's down to three things.

1. He doesn't want to be here
2. Why wouldn't you hold out till the last minute when you're in the position to do so? You would do the same when negotiating
3. Writing was on the wall when Tre couldn't get him re-signed last off season. But what else can Tre do when it was clear the team would make the playoffs by Christmas time? No way would you trade your star player when you have a chance at the cup.

Finally we know Columbus is not a world class city, but is Calgary that much better?

[Azure]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Also, hockey is a business, not a Roch Carrier childrens book. If the New Jersey Devils offer the best opportunity and money, you put on their sweater.

This.

Plus people are looking at Edmonton and saying 'oh I would personally never sign there' but if Edmonton were a competent organization without all the meddling and suckage the past 10+ years, nobody would be saying that.

New Jersey is not a hockey town like Calgary is. Yes, they have more history, but they're not New York.

Baffling.

[mile]

Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald

Something that stood out to me about the picture at Monahan's wedding was the absence of certain high-profile player. Are we experiencing another Fleury-like situation where his personality is divisive and driving players away? It would suck if it came down to a him versus me scenario and the team picked the wrong guy.

If you’re talking about Tkachuk, he was vacationing in Greece all week with his family for his parent’s anniversary

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by cdnsir

Only read through 10 pages so far. What is everybody up in arms about? It's down to three things.

1. He doesn't want to be here
2. Why wouldn't you hold out till the last minute when you're in the position to do so? You would do the same when negotiating
3. Writing was on the wall when Tre couldn't get him re-signed last off season. But what else can Tre do when it was clear the team would make the playoffs by Christmas time? No way would you trade your star player when you have a chance at the cup.

Finally we know Columbus is not a world class city, but is Calgary that much better?

Calgary is better.