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

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by polak

Would that be a win for Treliving considering the rumored desire to keep him under Gio's number.

Feels like anything between 7 and 7.5 is a compromise for both sides with anything outside of that range being a home run for the applicable party.

If we're assuming that the 6.75 figure is the Flames opening offer - shifting a quarter of a million the other way when the other side has to give up way more, then yes I would consider that a massive win.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Freeway

After all of this circus, is there a joint press conference to mend fences publicly?

I'd guarantee a press conference.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Freeway

After all of this circus, is there a joint press conference to mend fences publicly?

I'm assuming that after the contract has been signed there will be an inaugural 'fist-bump' between Johnny and Brad and all will be forgiven.

And then sometime later Johnny's agent will be brought to the 'Dome in a non-descript white GMC Panel-Van without windows, blindfolded with his hands, feet and mouth duct-taped.

What happens from there is anyone's guess, but honestly, if the dollars are anywhere below $8M I dont think this needed to be this hard.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by polak

Would that be a win for Treliving considering the rumored desire to keep him under Gio's number...

I guess it depends upon how much stake we would want to put into those rumours. I can't imagine that there was any serious hope from the Flames end that Gaudreau's contract would actually fall under a supposed "Gio cap."

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by tacopuck

2) makes a mountain of compliments grilled cheese sandwiches, throws grilled cheese party for team
3) makes a mountain of kraft singles grilled cheese sandwiches, throws grilled cheese party for team

[nfotiu]

I'm betting on 1 year/4 million.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by polak

Would that be a win for Treliving considering the rumored desire to keep him under Gio's number.

Feels like anything between 7 and 7.5 is a compromise for both sides with anything outside of that range being a home run for the applicable party.

I dont know, I guess I always figured it would be in that $7M range, I never put much stock in the 'Gio cap.'

I personally feel that Monohan took a hell of a discount.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Tacopuck

Considering that 99% of the Johnny contract threads are useless banter and not actual news or discussion, lets change the subject.

Assuming he does sign, for any amount, How does Johnny celebrate?

1) Takes the team out for an expensive dinner
2) Makes a mountain of Compliments Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, throws grilled cheese party for team
3) Makes a mountain of Kraft Singles Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, throws grilled cheese party for team
4) Blows a solid mil on skittles and mountain dew
5) Fires his agent
6) Gets a new pair of lifts for his shoes
7) Large Purchase of high fructose corn syrup producer stocks
8) Hires scientists and funds a R&D campaign to make fruit and vegetables taste like Nutella
9) Shows that he has 'changed'; eats a salad; dies

Mod's can we get a poll? The value this post brings to this discussion is on par with 99% of the rest of the posts in this thread so it shouldn't be a big deal, right?

Goes out with Monahan and Bouma and ties one on?

[Flash Walken]

This will be the richest contract in Flames history, there will definitely be a press conference.

[Vinny01]

7x8 would be simply amazing

[Tacopuck]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Goes out with Monahan and Bouma and ties one on?

10) Throws a year long superbowl party

[Strange Brew]

Happy for some good news. I am skeptical it will be an 8 year deal, but that's what I'm hoping for.

[northcrunk]

Heard a rumor this morning from a coworker who claims to play hockey with a trainer. Kind of 'orange juliusy" so I don't think I should post it but it is in line with what Francis said in his column.

[Travis Munroe]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

Heard a rumor this morning from a coworker who claims to play hockey with a trainer. Kind of 'orange juliusy" so I don't think I should post it but it is in line with what Francis said in his column.

Wouldn't a trainer on the team be as in the know as any of us are?

Maybe the trainer read Francis' column and then passed it on?

[GGG]

8 x 7.2 making him the highest paid RFA ever with fair value for the 3 UFA years he gives up

or 7 x 6.99 still making him the highest paid RFA ever but keeping the number under 7 and keeping Johnny under 30 for his next contract.

[zukes]

My guess, 8 years, $7.45 million

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

My god. I can't wait for this contract to get signed. This has been excruciating, both as a fan and as a member of this forum.

I think it's been good for this forum. It has contained most of the bickerers into one area.

[BigFlameDog]

Originally Posted by Freeway

After all of this circus, is there a joint press conference to mend fences publicly?

Do you mean between gaudreauvertime and the board?

Because I don't think Johnny and the Flames need to mend any fences.

[Canada 02]

$6.5M for the first 6 seasons, then $8.5M for the last two. $7M aav for 8 years. Meets the Gio cap for the 6 seasons the captain has on his deal

[dino7c]

There will be a presser...no fences to mend, its just negotiation and both sides agree its a very unique situation