Matthew Tkachuk & Johnny Gaudreau Signing Watch Thread

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

It would primarily just suck as a fan because of how much fun and excitement Johnny brings to the team. He's a special player.

I would be upset to lose him, obviously keeping JG and MT is best for this team right now.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

anyone else just not working

I'm being paid...but yes

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

I am still shocked their initial offer was 9.5 (if rumours are to be believed). Did they actually think that he is 80 percent the player that Panarin is?

Everyone agrees that Panarin was overpaid when he signed. I suspect most GM still think he is.

Is Draisaitl 75% as good as Gaudreau?

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

I am still shocked their initial offer was 9.5 (if rumours are to be believed). Did they actually think that he is 80 percent the player that Panarin is?

His ppg is only 87% of Panarin's over the last 4 years.

And an initial offer is initial for a reason...

[Leeman4Gilmour]

He's probably trying to get here to sign in person, have a press conference etc., and his flight is delayed....

[JohnnyB]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

anyone else just not working

Based on what's happening in this thread, work seems pretty appealing right about now.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Leeman4Gilmour

He's probably trying to get here to sign in person, have a press conference etc., and his flight is delayed....

Pearson owes us a draft pick.

[CSharp]

Guess it's almost time to blow it all up and go for the Connor Bedard sweepstakes?

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

anyone else just not working

lol I just gave my notice yesterday to take on a new job and this has my attention

[mile]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1546930021918511105

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by CSharp

Guess it's almost time to blow it all up and go for the Connor Bedard sweepstakes?

Flames can't beat the Coyotes or Chicago

[Hockey_Ninja]

You need to grow up if you’re gonna boo Johnny when he comes back to the Dome if he leaves. This isn’t a Tavares where he lied the whole time by saying he wanted to stay. This isn’t a Tom Erixon or Adam Fox who demanded to be traded before they even played a game for the franchise

[CSharp]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

anyone else just not working

Working thru lunch

[ResAlien]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

You need to grow up if you’re gonna boo Johnny when he comes back to the Dome if he leaves. This isn’t a Tavares where he lied the whole time by saying he wanted to stay. This isn’t a Tom Erixon or Adam Fox who demanded to be traded before they even played a game for the franchise

I’d prefer if we got worked up into a frothy lather about Tkachuk possibly asking out if Johnny does leave. Now that’s the kind of hysterical theoretical I can really get behind

[GioforPM]

It'd be hilarious if Calgary took JVR and a first, but then JG decided to stay and JVR got put on LTIR. And then Calgary wins the lottery.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

It'd be hilarious if Calgary took JVR and a first, but then JG decided to stay and JVR got put on LTIR. And then Calgary wins the lottery.

It’d be the first they got from Florida in the Giroux trade

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Do you know something or are you just posting in a panic? Were you at this event or recounting a story from someone?

Pure panic, Absolute ####ing chaos.

Nah, I lie about my where about on the internet - it makes me feel mischievous.

[boogerz]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

I am still shocked their initial offer was 9.5 (if rumours are to be believed). Did they actually think that he is 80 percent the player that Panarin is?

That's a bit of an understatement

Between ages 24-28: Gaudreau has a slightly higher PPG than Panarin (1.09 vs 1.06), Panarin has a slightly better AST voting record, and they have a similar number of points over the timeframe.

Their overall supporting cast is pretty similar in terms of talent. Panarin was playing with Kane, Anisimov, PLD, Atkinson, and Strome. Johnny was playing with healthy Tkachuk, Lindholm, pre-concussion Ferland, and healthy Monahan.

Panarin looks a little better on the eye test, but Johnny is definitely on the same level.

[Locke]

Guys....guys...

I own 3 Named Jerseys.

My wife got me Robyn Regehr for Christmas. He was traded 2 months later.

Jaromir Jagr...he subsequently left the NHL.

And this year got a Gaudreau jersey.

Going for the Trifecta.

Its over guys.

[Redlan]

Originally Posted by Incogneto

As someone with young kids, I do understand the pull of being near family when a baby comes. I will totally understand if Philly or the Devils are the choice, as raising Johnny Jr. with grandma and grandpa (on both sides of the family) close is important.

if he signs with a team outside of that region, I wont get it at all.

I think family is very important but as an older adult (with kids in university) I see leaving to be closer to family a bit short sighted. There will be plenty of time for raising a child (a 7/8 year old in this case and their potential younger siblings) near grandparents after his hockey career. It is probably a perspective of age, but in hindsight, look at the long game. Besides, there are 4 months of the year in the offseason where the potential exists to raise your children with/near their grandparents.