[Rumour] McKenzie: Gaudreau & Flames are closing gap, but it's still a considerable gap.

[Freeway]

FWIW: Treliving and Burke are at the rink today.

[Gaskal]

Thought it was Treliving and one owner, not Burke.

[Stanley]

Originally Posted by direwolf

I call bull. There's no way they would divulge details like that to some random fan on a plane.

I hear you. Again, I'm as sceptical about it as the rest of yous...just figured I'd post what I heard on here. I don't usually post any rumours or anything.

[Stanley]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Thought it was Treliving and one owner, not Burke.

Yea his wife said it was guy with slicked back white/gray hair, (she's not familiar with the owners, etc...) I assumed it was Burke but heck could have been one of the owners. Who was travelling with Treliving?

[hockey.modern]

News Update

Kristen Odland:

"I have every confidence that we are going to get a contract that works for Johnny, that works for us."

Treliving: "Our hope, and what we’re striving for, is get that done so that not only Johnny will be back here w/us, but w/us on Wednesday.”

[JerryUnderscore]

Originally Posted by Stanley

Take it for what it's worth, but my co-worker's wife flew out of Minneapolis back to Calgary on business, Treliving and Burke were on the flight. When asked about Gaudreau, Burke said "the kid wants $50M over 7yrs".

Now, I don't see him just spitting that out to any random fan, it could be way off who knows, but if that was true, jesus sign him already!

Yeah, I don't buy it. We're supposed to believe Gaudreau's camp has moved from $8M+ all the way down to $7.14M (at least 750k) and that the Flames haven't moved up from their initial ask of $6.4M?

If they equally moved up buy 750k, they'd all meet at $7.15M. That's a reasonable contract for both sides.

Furthermore, Treliving isn't going to talk to the media at all, but Burke is going to blab to some random?

I'm just suspicious about the whole thing.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Stanley

Take it for what it's worth, but my co-worker's wife flew out of Minneapolis back to Calgary on business, Treliving and Burke were on the flight. When asked about Gaudreau, Burke said "the kid wants $50M over 7yrs".

Now, I don't see him just spitting that out to any random fan, it could be way off who knows, but if that was true, jesus sign him already!

Wow - love this juicy news. I'd tell Johnny he can have that AAV and even a little more. Just sign up for 8 years.

Whether legit or not, thanks for sharing.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by hockey.modern

Kristen Odland:

"I have every confidence that we are going to get a contract that works for Johnny, that works for us."

Treliving: "Our hope, and what we’re striving for, is get that done so that not only Johnny will be back here w/us, but w/us on Wednesday.”

Sounds good to me.

[azzarish]

Originally Posted by hockey.modern

Kristen Odland:

"I have every confidence that we are going to get a contract that works for Johnny, that works for us."

Treliving: "Our hope, and what we’re striving for, is get that done so that not only Johnny will be back here w/us, but w/us on Wednesday.”

Haven't we been saying that all summer? If it was that easy it would have been signed ages ago. It's the classic case of the old 'who blinks first game'. Whenever someone blinks is when things will start moving. Whether that is Wednesday, in a month, or 3 months. For now we should do what any team would do, and just prepare as if he's not going be there come the beginning of the season.

[Enoch Root]

wow, this thread has taken yet another step lower... didn't think it was possible

[jg13]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

wow, this thread has taken yet another step lower... didn't think it was possible

You say that on the one page in the past 30 that actually has news?

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by Stanley

Take it for what it's worth, but my co-worker's wife flew out of Minneapolis back to Calgary on business, Treliving and Burke were on the flight. When asked about Gaudreau, Burke said "the kid wants $50M over 7yrs".

Now, I don't see him just spitting that out to any random fan, it could be way off who knows, but if that was true, jesus sign him already!

That's actually a good deals for the Flames.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Gaudreauvertime

I don't mean to sound all negative, but I'm starting to get a really bad feeling about this whole situation, even worse than before. I get the feeling that the talks didn't go well. The fact that they still aren't close after a whole week of face to face meetings makes me think Calgary is completely stuck on this Gio cap nonsense. Then add in comments from TSN (Button and Ferraro) that makes it sound like a trade request might be not too far away.

Do we know if Burke was on the trip with Treliving? I really hope not. He's a loose cannon and could completely destroy the relationship with the Gaudreau family.

I hope I'm wrong. But I'm just not feeling there is more uncertainty than ever about Johnny's future in Calgary.

Gross (Johnny's agent) stalls again, trying to press the time button as much as physically possible, and - on the same day - Gaudreauvertime shows up with yet another attempt to jack up the oh-no-Johnny-is-gonna-be-upset-and-like-totally-leave-dude angst to yet a higher level.

Coincidence?

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by jg13

You say that on the one page in the past 30 that actually has news?

what news? some person saw a dude with white hair on a plane?

[GioforPM]

I don't think Treliving flew commercial. I dont think commercial flights from NYC generally go thru Minnie (that one I'm iffy on though). I don't think Burke went and the only owner I could see going would be Edwards, who doesn't match the description. I don't see them flying anything but first class which puts them in seats by themselves. I don't see them casually talking to a random person.

Not trying to slam the poster, it just seems doubtful to me.

[Enoch Root]

To those that need it spelled out...

1) Burke wasn't there

2) If Burke met Treliving along the way, it sure as #### wouldn't be in Minny on a commercial flight.

3) Let's assume they actually were on a plane together... even if they were, they wouldn't be talking about negotiations in public

4) even if they were talking about the negotiations in public, why would Burke be telling Treliving what Gross was demanding? (Treliving was in the negotiations, not Burke)

think, people

[TheScorpion]

FWIW -- I just looked on Expedia, and the majority of all connecting flights from NYC to Calgary stop in Minneapolis.

[jg13]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

what news? some person saw a dude with white hair on a plane?

Kristen Odland tweet

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Originally Posted by jg13

Kristen Odland tweet

Already added to the "News Only" thread.

[greentree]

I wonder if this situation and previous ones involving Gross will make GMs around the league avoid players whom he represents. I could see a GM asking himself, "do I really want to deal with this pita?"