Matthew Tkachuk & Johnny Gaudreau Signing Watch Thread

[Roof-Daddy]

I think the Flames would have a hell of a lot easier time re-signing these two if they had at least gotten started on building a new facility. No guarantees but it sure wouldn't hurt.

But, as always this franchise never makes it easy on themselves.

[Canada 02]

the Gaudreau's will be in Calgary at Easter. Perfect time to announce a new 8 x $10M contract around the whole family

[Mr.Coffee]

Man it would be pretty cool if both Gaudreau and Tkachuk re-signed. I think it’s just so improbable though.

[Heavy Jack]

Jane and Guy talk about what the Allstar weekends mean to the Gaudreau Family


Johnny’s Uncles talk about their favourite memories so far through Johnny’s career


Uncle Jim talks about Calgary and their Flames fans


Sights and sounds from Johnny’s first day at All-Star weekend in Vegas

[Hockey_Ninja]

Uncle Jim is great. He follows me on Twitter and is always interacting positively with the fans

[Johnny Makarov]

How is Jim not on here as BigGaudreauFan?

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

How is Jim not on here as BigGaudreauFan?

Lol. Jim is hogging all the height in that family.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

How is Jim not on here as BigGaudreauFan?

Too negative here.

[jlh2640]

I think the later this goes the worse our chances of signing him. He’s upping his value.

[Dude Where's Makar?]

These are the best two forwards we've had since Iginla. Treliving has to get this guys locked up, and build around them.

I honestly think this team is one more top 6 forward from being a legit contender. Most of our guys are young, so having Chucky and Johnny locked up would allow us to contend for a while.

[MegaErtz]

I don't think either of these guys, particularly Gaudreau, would run their contract down this close to the end if they hadn't already decided to leave. Either one of them could get a career-ending injury at any time, and the Flames certainly aren't going to give them an extra cent once their contracts are off the books just because they're injured.

We should be actively engaging with Gaudreau's agent to find out where he would like to be traded and what we can get back in return.

[Dude Where's Makar?]

Originally Posted by MegaErtz

I don't think either of these guys, particularly Gaudreau, would run their contract down this close to the end if they hadn't already decided to leave. Either one of them could get a career-ending injury at any time, and the Flames certainly aren't going to give them an extra cent once their contracts are off the books just because they're injured.

We should be actively engaging with Gaudreau's agent to find out where he would like to be traded and what we can get back in return.

But we've seen this before by other star players. I mean, the most recent example would be Landeskog. He tested the market, ended up signing longterm in Colorado.

I am concerned also, but I don't think it's a forgone conclusion that Johnny has his mind made up on leaving. Also, who knows what a deep run could do in his decision making process?

[MegaErtz]

I remember what a deep run did to Craig Conroy’s decision making process in 2004. Guy lived living in Calgary but couldn’t sign with LA fast enough.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by MegaErtz

I remember what a deep run did to Craig Conroy’s decision making process in 2004. Guy lived living in Calgary but couldn’t sign with LA fast enough.

Flames had already made a deal to replace him with Langkow and also we’re not willing to pay him what LA offered.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by MegaErtz

I don't think either of these guys, particularly Gaudreau, would run their contract down this close to the end if they hadn't already decided to leave. Either one of them could get a career-ending injury at any time, and the Flames certainly aren't going to give them an extra cent once their contracts are off the books just because they're injured.

We should be actively engaging with Gaudreau's agent to find out where he would like to be traded and what we can get back in return.

[ben voyonsdonc]

Originally Posted by MegaErtz

I remember what a deep run did to Craig Conroy’s decision making process in 2004. Guy lived living in Calgary but couldn’t sign with LA fast enough.

In interviews, Conroy said he was told by the Flames management that he wasn’t going be offered a long term deal and that is why he went to LA on a four year deal. He said his preference would have been to stay here on a multi year deal.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Too negative here.

"Little" Johnny comments would not go over well with him I'm guessing.

[442scotty]

If Edwards wants them resigned there’s more than one way to skin a cat. CNR could probably pay a pretty penny for their advertising services.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by 442scotty

If Edwards wants them resigned there’s more than one way to skin a cat. CNR could probably pay a pretty penny for their advertising services.

Which is of course against the rules.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Which is of course against the rules.

Yeah, was going to say, there are plenty of owners with more natural marketing opportunities and they haven’t done it. Because it’s a cap violation and they’d be caught easily.