11-20-2022, 07:57 AM
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#4821
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by combustiblefuel
I believe him in he wasn't chasing money . The money wasn't chasing him like he thought so HIS agent contacted a team who never even thought they had a chance after all his #1 options told him nah.
Also believe he dis wa
Hat was best for his family even if it was like his 6th choice.
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lol. what??
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11-20-2022, 08:01 AM
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#4822
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Is he really under the impression that people think he was chasing money? Nothing about his decision screams chasing money. He gave up tons of money by doing what he did.
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11-20-2022, 08:04 AM
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#4823
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Austria, NOT Australia
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yeah I don't think anybody thought he was chasing money. Family reasons, going to the US and stuff like that? Sure. But chasing money? Nah.
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11-20-2022, 08:26 AM
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#4824
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas
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He wasn’t chasing the money but so what if he did?
It’s not like none of us ever changed job for more money lol
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11-20-2022, 08:28 AM
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#4825
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flamesfan05
He wasn’t chasing the money but so what if he did?
It’s not like none of us ever changed job for more money lol
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So what if he did? Who cares? He didn’t, so why even talk about it.
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11-20-2022, 08:32 AM
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#4826
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas
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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
So what if he did? Who cares? He didn’t, so why even talk about it.
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Yeah that’s what I am saying
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11-20-2022, 08:44 AM
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#4827
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by combustiblefuel
I believe him in he wasn't chasing money . The money wasn't chasing him like he thought so HIS agent contacted a team who never even thought they had a chance after all his #1 options told him nah.
Also believe he dis wa
Hat was best for his family even if it was like his 6th choice.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov
lol. what??
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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Is he really under the impression that people think he was chasing money? Nothing about his decision screams chasing money. He gave up tons of money by doing what he did.
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Originally Posted by devo22
yeah I don't think anybody thought he was chasing money. Family reasons, going to the US and stuff like that? Sure. But chasing money? Nah.
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Originally Posted by Flamesfan05
He wasn’t chasing the money but so what if he did?
It’s not like none of us ever changed job for more money lol
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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
So what if he did? Who cares? He didn’t, so why even talk about it.
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Originally Posted by Flamesfan05
Yeah that’s what I am saying
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How about we all go back to bed and try again tomorrow
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11-20-2022, 09:14 AM
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#4828
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: back in the 403
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Yeah clearly not about the money. He couldn't be happier and his team's in last place which speaks for itself, enjoy bud.
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11-20-2022, 09:22 AM
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#4829
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver
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I don’t think he was chasing money, he was chasing the East Coast. But he obviously was torn about staying in Calgary. Delaying his decision until the 11th hour meant his preferred destinations had no idea he would be available and thus had no ability to add him, and he burnt his bridge with the Flames and the city. I think he was genuinely torn (and seems like he still is). He mentions here the feeling of the city wanting him to stay, he said at the time he thought about returning even after free agency on 7 years, but after what happened it couldn’t be. I think he made a big mistake by not making up his mind earlier. We’ve probably all had those moments in our lives.
I wish he stayed here. I would have went to $11m to keep him. The team misses him and I think people were really blind to the type of special player he is. We won’t see someone as talented as him for a while.
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11-20-2022, 09:31 AM
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#4830
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Franchise Player
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For a guy who has some off the walll hockey IQ he sure is a dunce in real life.
"Why oh why coach are they booing me here on Long Island?" lol
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11-20-2022, 09:34 AM
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#4831
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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Man this is emerging as a "can we please lock this abomination" topic candidate that rivals the "Treliving must go" topic.
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11-20-2022, 09:43 AM
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#4832
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Shanghai
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach
I don’t think he was chasing money, he was chasing the East Coast. But he obviously was torn about staying in Calgary. Delaying his decision until the 11th hour meant his preferred destinations had no idea he would be available and thus had no ability to add him, and he burnt his bridge with the Flames and the city. I think he was genuinely torn (and seems like he still is). He mentions here the feeling of the city wanting him to stay, he said at the time he thought about returning even after free agency on 7 years, but after what happened it couldn’t be. I think he made a big mistake by not making up his mind earlier. We’ve probably all had those moments in our lives.
I wish he stayed here. I would have went to $11m to keep him. The team misses him and I think people were really blind to the type of special player he is. We won’t see someone as talented as him for a while.
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He's easily one of the most entertaining players in the league. BoAs with him and McDavid both making insane plays happen were some of the most entertaining we'll see for ages
I kind of hope that CBJ continues to stink it up this year and they land Bedard in the draft. Jordan Dumais is looking pretty exciting for them too with what he's doing in the QMJHL. I wouldn't be unhappy if they ended up playing together as a super-exciting trio.
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11-20-2022, 07:15 PM
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#4833
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Calgary
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I think Guadreau picked the right team for himself, a team that's willing to pay him over $9M for 7 years, not as much as his former team but $9M is nothing to sneeze at. Also, he picked a place that's is close to home but not too close. And a team that's not going to make the playoff, so all he needs to do is plays 82 games and have a long off season to enjoy his $9M. Also, he signed for 7 years so, he's set, doesn't have to worry about signing his next contract. 
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11-20-2022, 08:07 PM
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#4834
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by midniteowl
I think Guadreau picked the right team for himself, a team that's willing to pay him over $9M for 7 years, not as much as his former team but $9M is nothing to sneeze at. Also, he picked a place that's is close to home but not too close. And a team that's not going to make the playoff, so all he needs to do is plays 82 games and have a long off season to enjoy his $9M. Also, he signed for 7 years so, he's set, doesn't have to worry about signing his next contract. |
You really believe this?
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11-20-2022, 08:10 PM
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#4835
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Franchise Player
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I bet JG regrets not signing with the Flames.
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11-20-2022, 08:21 PM
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#4836
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Shanghai
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhattanboy
I bet JG regrets not signing with the Flames.
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I agree. He probably does regret it. At the same time, he's probably also pretty happy with his life situation overall.
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11-20-2022, 09:10 PM
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#4837
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Franchise Player
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probably happy with zero pressure...you have to think a professional athlete would want to compete for a cup during their prime though. IDK maybe not
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11-21-2022, 12:47 PM
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#4838
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Crash and Bang Winger
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He went there to win.
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11-21-2022, 12:52 PM
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#4839
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dino7c
probably happy with zero pressure...you have to think a professional athlete would want to compete for a cup during their prime though. IDK maybe not
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Like all things in life I am quite sure that the drive and desire of all professional athletes is not the same, and that is fine. Gaudreau could very possibly end up being completely satisfied that he had a long NHL career, even if he never plays another playoff game; if so, this is not the irredeemable flaw in his character that several posters seem to think it is.
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11-21-2022, 12:57 PM
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#4840
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Franchise Player
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"NHL Player" is still a job. Maybe some players don't actually want to win the cup.
Imagine if your job came to you and was like "Hey, so we're actually going to need you to work several months of overtime while the other half of the company is on holiday. Oh yeah, the work will be harder and the days will be often longer. What's that, will you get paid more? Ha, good one, but we do have a shiny trophy for whoever works the most and does the best!"
I don't think you'd be thrilled.
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