[Rumour] UPD: Friedman: Thinks a deal will get done between Gaudreau and the Flames in the next week

[flambers]

Okay, here is my guess

Mr McKenzie has called the agent.....

[OldDutch]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Strikes me as the kind of guy that pays over the sticker price on a new car because it's the "last one available in black".

Or the one selling it...

[Barnet Flame]

Originally Posted by Locke

Yeah, and if you dont then you're not one of us.



Who let him in here anyway?

With the pound collapsing post referendum I'm back down below $100k.

I won't let the door hit my ass on the way out.


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[Sutter_in_law]

Originally Posted by Gaudreauvertime

No **** Sherlock.

you're insufferable

[Gaudreauvertime]

Originally Posted by getoverit

will take what McKenzie is saying over what your spewing. just sayin

I didn't say McKenzie was a bad source. My point was he wouldn't have to hack anybody to know if emails are being sent. He'd just ask, like he always does. Hence my comment "how does he know anything?" He asks.

[Cube Inmate]

I'm heading out shortly to fill up on gas. Does anyone know of any stations offering $1.13/L or more? My brother tells me that's what it costs in Cranbrook, so I want to make sure I'm paying Market Value.

Thanks

[greentree]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I really, really hope the Flames put their feet down here and don't offer a penny over $7 million a season. I'm probably in the minority here but would be perfectly fine with him sitting out the entire season if it goes that far. This is a very big and influential contract negotiations and it's important that the Flames exercise the fact that they ultimately control the fate of the player here. If teams like the Flames start folding their cards for top RFA's it's going to weaken their foundation as they have several top 10 picks that will also require raises and the idea was that teams were to be able to take advantage of the RFA years to balance salaries of veteran players in their prime. If all these RFA's demand UFA money then the RFA period simply turns into early UFA payday with the asterisk of the player not being able to choose his team.

I agree to a point...Flames should dig in their heels. But having him sit out an entire season doesn't really get them anywhere, and it will be a constant source of disruption for the year. The other and imo better option--if Johnny's being unreasonable and won't sign--is...a trade.

[getoverit]

so it was a rhetorical question

Originally Posted by Gaudreauvertime

I didn't say McKenzie was a bad source. My point was he wouldn't have to hack anybody to know if emails are being sent. He'd just ask, like he always does. Hence my comment "how does he know anything?" He asks.

[Matt Reeeeead]

Originally Posted by polak

Ristolainen reported to camp without a contract.

Risky move.

Could have future earnings insurance for the time period between now and signing. He must think it wont go on long.

[FBI]

Johnny should just report to camp to learn the systems and sit up with Smid.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by FBI

Johnny should just report to camp to learn the systems and sit up with Smid.

I scanned that and read it as "suit up as Smid". Which is actually a better idea.

[Wolfman]

I don't believe this for a second that they haven't been in contact. That's not how BT rolls. My guess like most the bonus part of the deal.

[Azure]

I find all the speculation pretty funny.

Flames will have given their number, and Johnny side has their number, and both sides are probably taking time to decide.

Which translates into "OMG THEY AREN'T TALKING!!!"

[Lumby Lager]

Originally Posted by Gaudreauvertime

You do know that MVP just stands for most valuable player, and doesn't imply an award of any sort.

Do you not agree that he was the team's MVP during the playoff run? Or that he was the MVP of his world cup team? Most people agree with both.

Sweet!!! You can read minds!!!! Is this a skill someone is born with or can it be taught? If it can be taught please send me a PM so we can arrange a time for a few lessons.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Gaudreauvertime

No **** Sherlock.

I meant talk as in communicate. Obviously.

And per McKenzie, they haven't been doing much of it.

So you know which definition McKenzie was using?

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Azure

I find all the speculation pretty funny.

Flames will have given their number, and Johnny side has their number, and both sides are probably taking time to decide.

Which translates into "OMG THEY AREN'T TALKING!!!"

Well training camp is well underway and he is not signed. They had over 4 months to get a deal done. I think the speculation and overreacting are very natural. Haters are going to pour gasoline on the fire as well (look at the HF thread)

[Coach]

The only good thing coming from this is that when he does sign, the thread will likely be full of fantastic GIFs.

[FBI]

Somehow I think it will be a new thread

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I know it is Eklund but at least it is something positive. Says a deal could be close

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklun...zzcast/1/79542

Philly seems to be the one place he actually has legit sources, maybe this extends to the surrounding area?

[Coach]

Originally Posted by FBI

Somehow I think it will be a new thread

Yeah I meant the thread that eventually announces it will be more fun than it would have been if it was done midway through last season or something. The longer we wait, the more explosive the reaction.