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Strange Brew · 10-19-2021, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny01

Interesting Friedman mentions in his 32 thoughts column he is surprised Gaudreau didn’t get a letter.

Does Elliott think he should get a letter over Tanev? Should have they stripped one of Monahan, Tkachuk, or Backlund to ensure Johnny got an A?

I thought Gaudreau would get a letter too.

Vinny01 · 10-19-2021, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Strange Brew

I thought Gaudreau would get a letter too.

I didn’t see it unless they stripped or traded someone else. Once they chose Tanev over Gio for protection I knew he was getting a letter.

scotty2hotty · 10-19-2021, 04:22 PM

Though I obviously know absolutely nothing about what goes on in ‘the room’ … I wouldn’t be averse to giving him Backlund’s A.

Vinny01 · 10-19-2021, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by scotty2hotty

Though I obviously know absolutely nothing about what goes on in ‘the room’ … I wouldn’t be averse to giving him Backlund’s A.

From what I have heard about Backlund he is a guy that has earned his letter. Treliving mentioned how dedicated he is to the team and community during a STH session years ago. Talked about how Backs would take left over food prepared for the team after the game to the drop in center on his way home after every home game.

Guys get letters for what they do on the ice, in the room and in the community. Backs has always been a leader when it comes to that and he is now the longest standing Flame the only guy left who played with Kipper.

If we were giving an A to Johnny I would say Monahan would be the guy.

DeluxeMoustache · 10-19-2021, 10:19 PM

Backlund also wore the C for his country.

Sweden

dino7c · 10-19-2021, 10:24 PM

I don't think Gaudreau wants a letter... enough pressure being 90% of the offence

gvitaly · 10-19-2021, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny01

From what I have heard about Backlund he is a guy that has earned his letter. Treliving mentioned how dedicated he is to the team and community during a STH session years ago. Talked about how Backs would take left over food prepared for the team after the game to the drop in center on his way home after every home game.

Guys get letters for what they do on the ice, in the room and in the community. Backs has always been a leader when it comes to that and he is now the longest standing Flame the only guy left who played with Kipper.

If we were giving an A to Johnny I would say Monahan would be the guy.

I agree besides since Monahan, Tkachuk, and Backlund play on different lines it gives the Flames someone that can talk to the refs at all times. Gaudreau almost always plays with either Monahan, or Tkachuk, and doesn’t seem to crave a leadership role.

Displaced Flames fan · 10-20-2021, 07:10 AM

Gaudreau played 3 years at BC and in the final 2 was unquestionably their best player going into the seasons. Never had a letter. I don't think its weird at all that he doesn't have one in Calgary

GioforPM · 10-20-2021, 08:05 AM

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Gaudreau played 3 years at BC and in the final 2 was unquestionably their best player going into the seasons. Never had a letter. I don't think its weird at all that he doesn't have one in Calgary

Yup. Some guys don’t want it. Some just aren’t cut out for it. I don’t think Lafleur ever wore won for the Habs (he may have for his late career teams). I’m not sure Kane ever did full time until very lately.

Knightslayer · 10-20-2021, 08:05 AM

Also will get a lot of flack for this but so be it. Gaudreau is usually missing when team goes does something for the community like visiting the kids in hospital and similar events. You don't get a letter for being a good player.

Ashasx · 10-20-2021, 08:09 AM

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Also will get a lot of flack for this but so be it. Gaudreau is usually missing when team goes does something for the community like visiting the kids in hospital and similar events.

he is?

GioforPM · 10-20-2021, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Knightslayer

Also will get a lot of flack for this but so be it. Gaudreau is usually missing when team goes does something for the community like visiting the kids in hospital and similar events. You don't get a letter for being a good player.

FWIW, my kid very randomly met Gaudreau at the Children’s Hospital. He was there for some event and my kid ironically had a hairline fracture in his arm from a slash in hockey, something JG could relate to.

They were about the same height (JK).

VilleN · 10-20-2021, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Knightslayer

Also will get a lot of flack for this but so be it. Gaudreau is usually missing when team goes does something for the community like visiting the kids in hospital and similar events. You don't get a letter for being a good player.

Can you provide examples of this? I recall seeing him at events on the Flames site.

habernac · 10-20-2021, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Knightslayer

Also will get a lot of flack for this but so be it. Gaudreau is usually missing when team goes does something for the community like visiting the kids in hospital and similar events. You don't get a letter for being a good player.

I call BS on this.

GioforPM · 10-20-2021, 08:55 AM

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Can you provide examples of this? I recall seeing him at events on the Flames site.

TBF it’s expected that every Flame participate in some events. Some go well beyond the expectations.

Strange Brew · 10-20-2021, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Knightslayer

Also will get a lot of flack for this but so be it. Gaudreau is usually missing when team goes does something for the community like visiting the kids in hospital and similar events. You don't get a letter for being a good player.

"Usually missing"? Can you provide some support for this? Are you "usually present" when the Flames do things in the community?

Toonage · 10-20-2021, 09:15 AM

Right?? What kind of fan stalks the Flames at events like visits to hospitals?

dissentowner · 10-20-2021, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Knightslayer

Also will get a lot of flack for this but so be it. Gaudreau is usually missing when team goes does something for the community like visiting the kids in hospital and similar events. You don't get a letter for being a good player.

This is a terrible post with no merit to it whatsoever. Gaudreau absolutely participates in everything the Flames do for sick kids, parades, stampede, poker night, etc..

Flamesfan05 · 10-20-2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by scotty2hotty

Though I obviously know absolutely nothing about what goes on in ‘the room’ … I wouldn’t be averse to giving him Backlund’s A.

Yup give Backlund a letter so he is ready to start the season in October instead of December!

Flamesfan05 · 10-20-2021, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Knightslayer

Also will get a lot of flack for this but so be it. Gaudreau is usually missing when team goes does something for the community like visiting the kids in hospital and similar events. You don't get a letter for being a good player.

I have seen Johnny with kids plenty of times