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

[Azure]

Originally Posted by Rejean31

What in the actual frig would he need to feel slighted about?? Calgary's offer was 8 x $10.5 million US. I wish I was so slighted!!!

Nevermind that.

Flames bring in a world class coach to help Johnny.
Bring in a world class goalie
Built a solid team top to bottom.

Flames literally are the reason he even got this much money after his terrible play the year before.

And he turns around and leaves this way. Not sure how anyone can blame the Flames here. They literally laid it on the line, offered up a massive contract that wasn't even matched, and he still said 'screw you' and left.

[Hack&Lube]

The dome needs to start playing "No Johnny No, No Johnny No No No"

[T-Dog]

Wow John, nice kick in the balls to your fans, your teammates, your coach and the whole Flames organization. Your wife must have really hated Calgary.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Have you been to Columbus?

I'm thinking no.

Why do so many Calgarians hate Calgary? Serious question.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by Flabbibulin

Went to see what the reaction would be on CBJ subreddit, but last post was 40 days ago…

And that right there might just sum up a good reason he wants to go there. No more die hard hockey market.

[Reggie Dunlop]

The Flames absolutely humiliated the Blue Jackets in meetings last season.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

May be NJ was offering $7 x 7?

I would have if I were them.

‘Thanks for your interest, Johnny, but you'll be about 33 when our window opens, and in the meantime, we already have a roster full of Smurfs. However, we can offer you this.’

[Mass_nerder]

I think he overplayed his hand, and kind of burned the Calgary bridge by officially announcing he wouldn't come back. When the market softened up, it was too late to circle back without losing face.
Yes, Columbus is closer and he won't have to deal with crossing the border if he's flying back and forth to Philly, but I can't imagine Columbus was his preferred destination.

[Saqe]

Jarmo has balls size of a building! This is a ridiculous steal by him.

[Flamesfan05]

LMFAO

So why did you leave again Johnny?

[InglewoodFan]

I found one source that indicates that the tax difference is about 2.5% - about $300k a year. It can't possibly be that. Just so weird.

https://gavingroup.ca/nhl-tax-calculator/

[Nammer403]

What the ####

[Hanna Sniper]

Just goes to show you that he never had any intentions of signing here, lol

Just my opinion, not coming from any inside knowledge

[FlamesAddiction]

Capfriendly is currently saying $9.5 AAV.

[Sandman]

Little bastard.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Why do so many Calgarians hate Calgary? Serious question.

I don't hate Calgary, much to the contrary.

[djsFlames]

Not even 10 per, and to Columbus, an 8 hour drive from your parents.

What are you thinking Johnny?

Have fun with Torts playing on a significantly worse line.

I genuinely hope you didn't rule out the Flames because of your wife's preferences, but I'm just not going to assume anything until there's more info. Bizzare landing spot, though.

Edit: Torts is in Philly. Jesus i don't even remember who coaches Columbus now.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Surprising. I would love to hear Kekelainen's pitch to Johnny. I would love to hear Gross' advice to Johnny too. Seems like things didn't work out as expected for him.


Either way, he isn't a Flame any longer. I like him, and I do hope he rips it up out east - just not against Calgary.



Now I am more concerned/relieved about what Tkachuk's contract will look like.

[dino7c]

Can't suck in the playoffs if you don't make them...smart

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Have you been to Columbus?

I'm thinking no.

I have, Columbus isn't even the nicest city in Ohio.