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

[Jordan!]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

I think basically his wife just wants to live in the US

No, he does as well. Obviously

[Firebot]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

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

I mean

https://twitter.com/user/status/1547416005307146240

https://twitter.com/user/status/1547416300351365121

Clearly Gaudreau liked Erin Robinson! Conspiracy solved!

This is not helping!

[NOISIA]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

I think basically his wife just wants to live in the US

I think we should just stop assuming things.

Yes, I am angry with how this played out.

The story will come out. He’s gone. Let’s just relax.

[greentree]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

It's categorically untrue. Calgary is a very fine city, but it doesn't really compare to many major American cities.

Now Columbus on the other hand...not sure about that one.

What are your metrics?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Most_livable_cities

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by Jordan!

No, he does as well. Obviously

Of course but if it was him alone, he may have stayed


And yes I am guessing lol

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Washington is fine to visit as far as monuments and history, but no one with money actually lives in it. For good reason. Miami is (sorry for this) just kinda sticky. Maybe I haven’t been to the best spots.

TBF, if Gaudreau played in Washington he’d live outside, same with Detroit, etc.

Have you looked at the price of real estate in Georgetown or Foggy Bottom? Or DuPont Circle?

Everyone’s an expert on everything I guess.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper

I just find the overreaction in here absolutely incredible. It’s like he signed with the Oilers or something. Had he picked New Jersey, nobody would’ve batted an eye, but he goes and picks Columbus instead and everyone loses their mind. Maybe it’s just me, but I was completely indifferent on where he wanted to play, whether it be the Islanders, NJ, Columbus, like who cares, it’s not here. All those other teams are in the same position, they all stink, they’re all rebuilding, they’re all a drive away.

I don’t know what the exact reasoning for his choice is, but ultimately, we already knew he was willing to accept less money where ever he went because it was a decision to be closer to family, which he is now. Columbus plays in the eastern time zone, so now his family doesn’t have to stay up late to watch him play. He’s also a drive away now instead of a plane ride away.

Regardless, I don’t think it had anything to do with the team. There was no slight here. He loved the team, loved the fans, loved the city and etc. Calgary ultimately was just too far out west. That’s what it came down to IMO. Maybe it was as simple as a Philly kid like Johnny didn’t want to play for a hated rival. I don’t know, whatever it was, he wasn’t coming back up north of the border, so again, it doesn’t make a difference to me where he ended because it wasn’t going to be here.

Since yesterday afternoon?

We could all understand money and family, chance of winning ect.

To hold the Flames hostage and then take less money on a terrible team that really isn't that close to home. I can see why people are kinda pissed. I am one of them.

[bc-chris]

grrrrr... "quote" is not working.


IAmNotKenKing

I would never, ever, EVER sign with Dumpsville. I hate them.
I honestly don’t know if I could take their GM position if it were offered to me right now. I don’t think I could.

oh i would... in a heart beat. it wouldn't take long for me to get fired.... but the damage to the oilers would already be done!! bahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!

[Roof-Daddy]

I still can't believe he left us to go to ####ing Columbus.

I hope he never plays another playoff game in his career.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

I still can't believe he left us to go to ####ing Columbus.

I hope he never plays another playoff game in his career.

he might not, not anytime soon in that division

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Firebot

https://twitter.com/user/status/1547416300351365121

Clearly Gaudreau liked Erin Robinson! Conspiracy solved!

This is not helping!

I think we should blame Monahan. He wasn't a good enough friend.

Sounds like Columbus might have surprised everyone but Gaudreau. He was probably chatting with those guys long before today.

[cannon7]

Canada must not be a very nice place to live. Or Sutter is mean. Or Gaudreau is just a #### (rhymes with bunt).

Probably one of those.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

After spending a year guaranteeing Johnny was staying put, this is what you post?

Nice try, I am not taking the bait. Find a new fish.

[Hey Connor, It's Mess]

Little Johnny should just be honest and say he doesn't want the pressure of ever having to win again.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Calgary Highlander

Based on her twitter, Gaudreau’s wife is really all about family. It’s pretty clear Calgary was never an option for them. I just wish that would have been communicated instead of negotiating in bad faith.

For whatever reason it wasn’t working out in NJ or Philly so Johnny and his agent had to come up with the next best compromise and approach CBJ for a sweetheart deal.

He and his wife are happier because at least they are closer to family (couldn't get closer, but hey at least he can show her he tried). The compromise is playing in Columbus and leaving $15M on the table.

It makes sense. I’m disappointed at how it played out, but not upset.

That's makes no sense at all. And this is from the wife's point of view.

[NOISIA]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

I think basically his wife just wants to live in the US

Originally Posted by cannon7

Canada must not be a very nice place to live. Or Sutter is mean. Or Gaudreau is just a #### (rhymes with bunt).

Probably one of those.

Or none of th above.

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper

I just find the overreaction in here absolutely incredible. It’s like he signed with the Oilers or something. Had he picked New Jersey, nobody would’ve batted an eye, but he goes and picks Columbus instead and everyone loses their mind. Maybe it’s just me, but I was completely indifferent on where he wanted to play, whether it be the Islanders, NJ, Columbus, like who cares, it’s not here. All those other teams are in the same position, they all stink, they’re all rebuilding, they’re all a drive away.

I don’t know what the exact reasoning for his choice is, but ultimately, we already knew he was willing to accept less money where ever he went because it was a decision to be closer to family, which he is now. Columbus plays in the eastern time zone, so now his family doesn’t have to stay up late to watch him play. He’s also a drive away now instead of a plane ride away.

Regardless, I don’t think it had anything to do with the team. There was no slight here. He loved the team, loved the fans, loved the city and etc. Calgary ultimately was just too far out west. That’s what it came down to IMO. Maybe it was as simple as a Philly kid like Johnny didn’t want to play for a hated rival. I don’t know, whatever it was, he wasn’t coming back up north of the border, so again, it doesn’t make a difference to me where he ended because it wasn’t going to be here.

Too far west, not in the US, not close enough to family, etc etc just seem like a bunch of lame excuses for leaving the city that has treated him like royalty since he arrived here. (comments removed) We move on.

[DiracSpike]

I didn't want to tell this story when Gaudreau was here, it's not overly salacious or criminal or anything just felt like it wasn't appropriate but now I might as well tell it. It was 2016 I'm pretty sure, my friend and I ran into Gaudreau and Bouma at National. The Flames were on a roadtrip at that time but they were both injured and didn't go with the team. Gaudreau had broken his finger, dont remember what Bouma's problem was. My friend asked for a pic and Gaudreau said no problem, but just asked that he not post it anywhere because he was instructed by the team to not go out and party while they were on the road. I'm only a little older than him but even at the time I thought it was pretty stupid of him to risk being out like that, couldn't he at least take a couple of weeks off going out at the request of his employer making him a millionaire? It's not that hard. I jump through way more hoops at my job. It just rubbed me the wrong way, and a lot of stuff has piled up since that makes me think the guy is in it for the money and points but not really winning, and borderline had a bad attitude. He never added much mass to make him tougher to play against, had a notorious terrible diet, some other stuff which may or may not be true, folding in the playoffs every year...I took a lot of heat for claiming that Gaudreau wasn't a true champion that hated to lose and took things seriously, and this seems to be the ultimate confirmation. I don't hate him, don't think he's a bad guy or anything because he's definitely not and I wish him all the best. But I'm not sad to see him leave.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by iamca

All the posts about his wife and her family are almost incomprehensible!?!

You’re a superstar NHL hockey player coming off your best season ever with the team that drafted you and definitely helped develop you as a player and you take your queues from your wife…?

Don’t give me any crap about happy wife, happy life. Johnny and Meredith are essentially newlyweds and she’s a registered nurse who’s about to never work another day in her life.

One day Johnny will look back on today and the negotiations that led to this decision and probably regret it as one of the worst decisions he ever made.


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Then, later that day, Gaudreau will sigh, lift his gaze to the ceiling, and collapse on his cash-stuffed mattress, thinking to himself: "Do I have a tee-time in an hour?"

[c.t.ner]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Have you looked at the price of real estate in Georgetown or Foggy Bottom? Or DuPont Circle?

Everyone’s an expert on everything I guess.

LOL. I live in Arlington, right beside the Capitals practise facility (it's on top of a local mall and anyone can go and watch practises).

All the Capitals players live in Mclean or North Arlington, I doubt any of them live in Washongton DC.