NY Times Gaudreau article. Update: response from Johnny

[Ashasx]

So wait, why was everyone attacking my posts before and now it seems to be the general consensus in this thread?

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

So wait, why was everyone attacking my posts before and now it seems to be the general consensus in this thread?

If you had actually bothered to read back a few pages, you'd find that:

1.) No, it's not the 'general consensus' in this thread at all
2.) Mr. Gaudreau made some comments about 'Burke players' that got blown way out of proportion.

Now shoo!

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

So wait, why was everyone attacking my posts before and now it seems to be the general consensus in this thread?

Welcome to the internet!

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I think that 10 minutes after the BC season ends Burke needs to pull up in a 300 foot long limo with a swimming pool in the back, loaded with every liquor imaginable, and stocked floor to ceiling with hot chicks.

He needs to call Johnny's mother "mamma" and Johnny's father "pops"

There needs to be lots of hip hop music at top volume and Burke needs to be wearing leather pants and a fake fur white rabbit jacket.

That's right.

Hopefully Johnny already got his porn star threesome out of the way. Spike Lee says its a NCAA tradition (by way of his movies) and everything Spike Lee says is true.

[djsFlames]

I too think that Johnny, for one, is a generational guy. He has all the potential of one. He is Kane 2.0 in my eyes, and the most valuable prospect in the Flames' system. If anything, his size is a blessing, because if he grew several inches since his draft day, he'd have teams knocking on the door left and right, and him considering UFA status would be a much greater issue than it is (and it isn't an issue at all). So we should be thanking our stars that he's been able to fly under the radar and into our hands. Will be a cornerstone to a successful Flames team, and I have a feeling that if he signs, he'll look too good to pass up on the roster come training camp (unless Burke overrules).. in which case he'll make his way up over the next season anyways.

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I think that 10 minutes after the BC season ends Burke needs to pull up in a 300 foot long limo with a swimming pool in the back, loaded with every liquor imaginable, and stocked floor to ceiling with hot chicks.

He needs to call Johnny's mother "mamma" and Johnny's father "pops"

There needs to be lots of hip hop music at top volume and Burke needs to be wearing leather pants and a fake fur white rabbit jacket.

Wait, there is a problem with your post.

Why would it be a 'fake' rabbit jacket?

Pretty sure it would be genuine rabbit.

[Calgary4LIfe]

It is still in Johnny's best interest to sign in Calgary. There is some familiarity there. They play a system that will suit him it seems. He is valued organizationally and will get more than a 'fair shot' I bet. I think very few players decide not to sign with their drafting teams - usually there is a big enough reason for them not to. Usually they tell you well ahead of time as well.

I would be shocked if he doesn't.

[J epworth]

Ugh why does the frozen four have to happen April 10th and 12th? What is stopping the NCAA from having it this weekend? It's not like football where the players want 2 weeks to rest before the Superbowl.

Would have been awesome to have Gaudreau win on Sunday, then haul his butt over state lines to New Jersey to join the team and play on Monday.

So if the Flames season is over the 13th, can he sign after the Vancouver game and join Abbotsford, or does he still have to sign a deal that starts next season and then sign an ATO to play with Abbotsford?

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

Wait, there is a problem with your post.

Why would it be a 'fake' rabbit jacket?

Pretty sure it would be genuine rabbit.

Just in case Johnny or his family are all animal rights type of people.

[MissTeeks]

Okay, who's the wise guy that started a fake Gaudreau's sister twitter account this morning?

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

So wait, why was everyone attacking my posts before and now it seems to be the general consensus in this thread?

I've made a request to Bingo for a poll. Lets see what happens.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

I too think that Johnny, for one, is a generational guy. He has all the potential of one. He is Kane 2.0 in my eyes, and the most valuable prospect in the Flames' system.

If Gaudreau turns out to be like P. Kane and Monahan turns out to be like Toews, we certainly have a bright future ahead of us.

[puckluck2]

I think he'll sign here after the frozen four but don't think it's paranoid to think he might not sign here at all. It's a legitimate possibility.

[kirant]

I love CP's optimism right now. 100% currently believe he'll be pro after this.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by kirant

I love CP's optimism right now. 100% currently believe he'll be pro after this.

99%.


Remarkably vocal minority.

[djsFlames]

I'm about in the 97% range.

His mom owns the other 3%

[ForeverFlameFan]

I voted for signing after the frozen four... But I have a feeling that he will stay for his senior year and then sign with us. I don't see us trading him at all.

All I know is that signing after the Frozen Four or staying for one more year in the NCAA and then signing with us will be a very tough decision for Johnny. Let's cross our fingers he makes the decision most of us are all voting for.

[Burke Salad]

I hope I am wrong, but love the majority's positive attitude.

[Miniac]

Originally Posted by Burke Salad

I hope I am wrong, but love the majority's positive attitude.

I hope you are! But that's your opinion and that's fine.

[puckluck2]

Originally Posted by BigFlameDog

No, it was once...in your head it was a bunch of times because more than one news outlet reported it. He has said he is small repeatedly because that is actually true but only one booster seat joke unless I completely missed the boat and I am a news nerd so i would have heard about it..

I was talking about short jokes in general. He made a bunch so it doesn't matter if it was telephone pages on the car seat or a booster seat. Short jokes are all the same.

There is no smoke...just the smoke you are making, listen to one Morganti interview from the Fan and start sleeping again.

I already have before it even was posted on CP and I'm not losing sleep. I think he'll sign here and if you would have bothered to be as attentive to people's posts as you are the news you would have figured that out instead of throwing out false accusations.

This is really getting out of hand....he is signing and it will be this year.

My optimism comes from hearing multiple Morganti interviews and he is positive JG is signing...he is close to the situation, the family, the area the BC coach. He is a respected member of the hockey writers and would not throw crap out willy nilly.

Now I am going to back out of this thread for real....I am not trying to pick a fight but some of you are really reaching and fabricating a lot of stress for yourselves.

My optimism also comes from that interview and the fact it rarely happens in the NHL that someone goes the Schultz way but like I said I don't think it's paranoid or wrong to believe he might not sign here. It is a possibility so no idea why so many posters have to jump on a guy for believing he might want to hand pick 29 other teams to possibly play for.