[Rumour] Friedman: Treliving looking to add a 1st for 2018 draft. Coyotes won't sign Hickey.

[Erick Estrada]

Why the heck would the Gaudreau's want to move to Calgary? It's a tough sell for even Torontonians to move out here let alone Americans from the NY/PA area. Most people that are accustomed to actual seasons aren't fans of two months of nice weather annually.

[Hackey]

Provorov and Konecny sound like a good start.

[GordonBlue]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Personally I think the Flames have the opportunity to handle this family situation in such a way that it could cement Johnny’s career in Calgary. The Flames could go over the top with how accommodating they are to the family and perhaps that would make Johnny extremely happy and grateful that he continues to love playing in Calgary?

I know the energy is negative and I am with some people on that but no need to worry about this as a sign Johnny needs to go back east.

how exactly would they do that? what could they possibly do other than make a private jet available for Johnny to use at any time to go home?

[Muta]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Why the heck would the Gaudreau's want to move to Calgary? It's a tough sell for even Torontonians to move out here let alone Americans from the NY/PA area. Most people that are accustomed to actual seasons aren't fans of two months of nice weather annually.

Ask Craig Conroy how he liked it. No better example than that!

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Well there is the whole immigration thing holding back that scenario. Not to mention extreme medical issues like this make that option a non-starter.

Their son is rich. You would be surprised how the rules are different for millionaires.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Muta

Ask Craig Conroy how he liked it. No better example than that!

Call me crazy but doesn't Conny still live in NY?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Lowetide doesn't know hockey.

Lowetide is no good.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by alcatrazhockey

I was listening to LoweTide/Oilers radio for kicks this morning, and they suggested that if BT offered up Dougie for RNH, the Oilers GM should just hang up the phone, "no way."

Now obviously EDM media/perception is horribly skewed and hilarious, but is RNH the kind of "elite level young centreman" you would accept in return? If not, who?

A centreman that doesn’t get regularly outscored by the defenceman we’re trading for him, to start.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by GordonBlue

how exactly would they do that? what could they possibly do other than make a private jet available for Johnny to use at any time to go home?

Pay for 100% of the medical bills?

Obviously this season is done let Johnny take the rest of the year off. A lot of frequent check ins making sure the family has everything they need?

Do what they can so the family can rally around a loved one in need.

These would be things the Flames wouldn’t need to do and Johnny obviously has the means to do everything for his family as well. I assume the organization will do what it takes to ensure their franchise player feels the love

[Reggie Dunlop]

Wonder what the deal is with Hickey though. Rumour has it he was a frequent "ask" by potential Flames trading partners.

Did he fall off the map, or is just not interested in Arizona?

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Wonder what the deal is with Hickey though. Rumour has it he was a frequent "ask" by potential Flames trading partners.

Did he fall off the map, or is just not interested in Arizona?

Largely guess work but based on the description that they don't see a fit to sign him - I would guess he's asking for a more lucrative entry level deal than the Yotes are prepared to give up, particularly as a budget team.

So I think he would sign there. For the right price.

College stats are difficult to read but it also looks like he didn't have a great year, or at minimum, hasn't shown a ton of progression since his post draft year.

[FaFaFlamey]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Call me crazy but doesn't Conny still live in NY?

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