Johnny Hockey: Countdown to 30G, 50A, 80P, needs 2 assists in 1 GR

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Well, no. Polak isn't being, as you said, 'reamed' here. More poked. With sarcasm sticks. In a 'we like you but consider this' type way.

He just needs to widen his scope a little bit.

Really Mr Jones?

[polak]

Originally Posted by MattyC

polak, you gotta learn to just laugh it off man.

Scorpion's post is an obvious bait given his Jones fandom.

I admittedly came to the defense of my favorite player a bit to quickly

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Really Mr Jones?

It seems that you were also unable to deduce the Sherlockian mystery I wove.

My tongue is firmly planted in my cheek.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by polak

I admittedly came to the defense of my favorite player a bit to quickly

Seems the Budget thread moving on from weed legalization has put everyone back on edge

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Literally in a thread about a guy to make a certain amount of goals, assists, and points. Someone gets reamed for hoping the guy, in the subject of the thread, gets a PPG. Because he doesn't say anything about the other accomplishments of the team. Not everyone cares about career bests, but PPG is something that is recognized league wide.

Ming boggling.

Right, cool cool. Getting reamed isn't dramatic in the least, well said, lol.

Was addressing the "only thing to cheer for comment", which I disagree with.

[Fighting Banana Slug]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Literally in a thread about a guy to make a certain amount of goals, assists, and points. Someone gets reamed for hoping the guy, in the subject of the thread, gets a PPG. Because he doesn't say anything about the other accomplishments of the team. Not everyone cares about career bests, but PPG is something that is recognized league wide.

Ming boggling.

Getting reamed is what the oilers fans are getting from their team. This is nothing.

[polak]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Seems the Budget thread moving on from weed legalization has put everyone back on edge

Everyone needs a toke.

[Flacker]

Originally Posted by polak

Victim complex? Yup, I think I'm such a victim cause the hockey team I root for sucks.

Don't know how that's playing the victim card. I think you might take this game a little too seriously if you think people talking #### about their team when they're having one of their worst seasons in franchise history is them having some victim complex.

No. The team sucks. I'm hoping Johnny closes out the season strong. Life goes on. If anything I'm going to save thousands of dollars on playoff tickets this year so this is net positive for me.

The above statement shows your age. In franchise history the Flames have finished under 80 points (we likely don't break 80 this year) 11 times since moving to Calgary, not exactly a rare event.

I understand the sentiment, and don't see huge value in wins right now. The victim card statement, was more regarding your whole persona here, and admittedly an attempt to get you going.

I sincerely apologize for the Canucks comment. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[sun]

Originally Posted by Hackey

https://www.nhl.com/flames/video/sti...092/c-42792603
Gaudreau stickhandling drills video.

1:16-1:17 with his head up would be a pretty sweet celebration gif if anyone feels up to it.

[FBI]

2 goals, 5 assists to go. At least he's gotten 2 points in the last 2 losses.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Really hope Johnny can have a big game, and hit that 82 point mark.

[Hockey Fan #751]

Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix

Meh. What's the difference if he hits 80 or 81 points? One point obviously, but how can that in anyway make his season less impressive?

Doesn't really, but that's a small list of players across franchise history who have hit the PPG mark and if you miss it by even a little you don't get on the list (Huselius).

[doctajones428]

Originally Posted by polak

Victim complex? Yup, I think I'm such a victim cause the hockey team I root for sucks.

Don't know how that's playing the victim card. I think you might take this game a little too seriously if you think people talking #### about their team when they're having one of their worst seasons in franchise history is them having some victim complex.

No. The team sucks. I'm hoping Johnny closes out the season strong. Life goes on. If anything I'm going to save thousands of dollars on playoff tickets this year so this is net positive for me.

No wonder you're going bald

[sureLoss]

30 goals!

[t0rrent98]

[GoJetsGo]

Does he make 80 points? It's gonna be tough but it wouldn't surprise me.

[FBI]

3 more games, 5 assists needed!
The 30 accomplishment is pretty sweet.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

30 goals!

Something Taylor Hall hasn't managed in six seasons.

[FireItUp]

Despite playing only 157 NHL games, Gaudreau is ninth in scoring among the 2011 NHL Draft class with 140 career points.

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=876903

I have no doubt that Johnny will end up being the top point producer in his draft class, it's only a matter time. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2011e.html

With all the first overall picks the Oilers had, they've only managed to scoop up one player that produces more points per game then Johnny.

Gaudreau (4th Round 104th overall)
157 games, 140 points - 0.89 points per game

Connor McDavid (1st round 1st overall)
43 games, 45 points - 1.04 points per game

Nail Yakupov(1st round 1st overall)
250 games, 108 points - 0.43 points per game

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (1st round 1st overall)
311 games, 221 points - 0.71 points per game

Taylor Hall (1st round 1st overall)
379 games, 324 points - 0.85 points per game

We are truly lucky to have scouts who could see past his size and recognized his raw skill, but with a franchise that drafted Theo Fleury and signed Martin St.Louis(when he went undrafted) I'm not surprised that they took a chance on Johnny.

To me the best part about Johnny is he's "not" a first overall pick, not a top ten pick or not even a top 100 pick. It's an amazing underdog story we are all seeing unfold with every goal or amazing play he makes.
I told an Oiler fan last season before they drafted McDavid, that you can have all the first overall picks handed to you, but let me know when you pick a first overall franchise type player in the 4th round cause thats what the Flames did with Johnny.

[calgaryblood]

Does anyone know who was responsible for first noticing Gaudreau? Was it Weisbrod? One of the scouts? Feaster? I've always been curious to who really noticed him and pushed the envelope to take a chance and draft him.