[GDT] Columbus Blue Jackets at Calgary Flames 7:30pm TV: SN1/W, TVAS, ESPN+ - RADIO SN960

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by Joborule

Yeah, there's a big difference between Johnny and Tkachuk. I'm of the opinion that Johnny didn't do anything wrong in the end and it's the Flames that screwed up by not having him secured before the final hour, but the consequence is that the Flames got left holding the bag, which I can understand fans being upset about.

They agreed to his demands in the final hour when he waited until the last minute to present it and walked from an agreement. How is this the Flames fault?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Gordie Howe Hat Trick for Pelletier -- A goal, an assist and then he beats the crap out of Gaudreau on the bantamweight card.

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by Gemnoble

Tkachuk at least let us know and kept us afloat with his trade return. That makes us even. You can't equate him with the guy who blatantly screwed us and I also hope management learned to implement internal deadlines so we aren't left holding the bag again.

Different situations for sure, but even still, both players chose to leave in their primes. When talking about honouring former players I don't think there's much difference. They both told the team, city, and fans that they didn't want to be here. One method might have been more respectful, but the message was the same.

Don't want to be here? That's fine. I hold no ill will to either guy as human beings. But don't expect me to treat them like heroes when they return.

[Enoch Root]

Just win. They blew the first game against CBJ and they CANNOT afford to do it again.

Glad to see Pelletier in the lineup again.

Pretty awesome, and hilarious, to see the CBJ players booing Johnny in preparation for the game tonight.

[FlamesAreOne]

Getting ready to Boo.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

Different situations for sure, but even still, both players chose to leave in their primes. When talking about honouring former players I don't think there's much difference. They both told the team, city, and fans that they didn't want to be here. One method might have been more respectful, but the message was the same.

Don't want to be here? That's fine. I hold no ill will to either guy as human beings. But don't expect me to treat them like heroes when they return.

See where I stand on this is:

Gaudreau not only stayed here, he actually did stay here past his RFA years (at least one or two of the last couple seasons, were UFA years on his contract)


Tkachuk bailed before even playing out his RFA years.

To me the failure with Gaudreau wasn't his decision to leavue, but the failure to sign him to a longer deal initially.

Whereas with Tkachuk the failure was out of the hands of the organization during a period where he was supposed to be under team control.

The Flames screwed up with Gaudreau.
Tkachuk screwed the Flames, even if we got a "return" for him.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Hopefully Gudbranson is given a standing ovation.

Lol

[GioforPM]

Do the Flames own a cannon?

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Here's a better video of Johnny getting booed by his teammates in practice:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1617592428839698432

Well done Columbus.

Maybe they're bringing their home atmosphere onto the road. Let's not forget, this team is LAST OVERALL.

[Cheese]

Refs tonight

[OminousFlames]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

Maybe they're bringing their home atmosphere onto the road. Let's not forget, this team is LAST OVERALL.

Imagine a top line of Gaudreau, Bedard and Laine next year.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

They agreed to his demands in the final hour when he waited until the last minute to present it and walked from an agreement. How is this the Flames fault?

Because it wasn't on paper. End of the day, Gaudreau did something he legally was allowed to do. Flames should've set a firmer deadline to ensure that they could get something out of him if he wasn't going to sign. Taking down to the last days is way too risky for teams to do because of this very result.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Joborule

Because it wasn't on paper. End of the day, Gaudreau did something he legally was allowed to do. Flames should've set a firmer deadline to ensure that they could get something out of him if he wasn't going to sign. Taking down to the last days is way too risky for teams to do because of this very result.

most teams have done it, most players end up staying...especially when they say they want to and you offer them the most money and have a better team.

I can't think of one player who left their first in the division team for a bottom feeder for less money

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Bedard going to Columbus would be wasteful, since that team can't be trusted to build a team properly. would be like Edmonton & McDavid but in the east

I suppose it's way preferable to the Canucks getting a sniff though

[Sec214]

Boooooooooo!

Johnny Donkey!

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by OminousFlames

Imagine a top line of Gaudreau, Bedard and Laine next year.

They won't win the lottery!

but if they did, wouldn't it be nice to see Bedard pull a Eli Lindros.

[skcli]

Who care about Johnny Trudeaeu. We have a new leader in this team. GFG !

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by skcli

Who care about Johnny Trudeaeu. We have a new leader in this team. GFG !

who's that? I'm curious

[topfiverecords]

Is that the guy that plays Justin Government on a This Hour Has 22 Minutes skit?

[dustygoon]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

They agreed to his demands in the final hour when he waited until the last minute to present it and walked from an agreement. How is this the Flames fault?

It's not his fault. It's his wife's fault.