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Weitz · 07-17-2018, 11:01 AM

Don't forget that Halls family lives in Ontario now and has for 13 years. Its not really "coming'' home as it was for Taveres.

I do see him going UFA though. Unless NJ really turns it around in the next 2 years. Sure they made the playoffs this year but a down year from Hall and they likely miss again.

theslymonkey · 07-17-2018, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Weitz

Don't forget that Halls family lives in Ontario now and has for 13 years. Its not really "coming'' home as it was for Taveres.

I do see him going UFA though. Unless NJ really turns it around in the next 2 years. Sure they made the playoffs this year but a down year from Hall and they likely miss again.

They just did that. Lottery team to Playoffs is "turning it around"

ForeverFlameFan · 07-17-2018, 11:08 AM

Wouldn’t only make a JG trade if 1) he shows signs of not having any intention of signing and the Devils agree to take a two year Gaudreau for an extended Hall. Maybe we throw in a second if Gaudreau doesn’t re-sign in that given year.

I’m sure Gaudreau won’t leave the Flames if he knows it’s the best opportunity to win. So, we’ve got to do our best in making sure he doesn’t have second thoughts within these four years. Besides, we could even trade for Hall as a pending UFA if he wants out so badly in NJ.

The Yen Man · 07-17-2018, 11:12 AM

Looking at it longterm, I still have a feeling once Johnny hits UFA, he's going to sign a massive contract with Philly or a team out in the East. I'm not opposed to signing Hall if he hits UFA for something like 9M per, and then in 4 years on Johnny's last year with the Flames, to trade him for picks / prospects if it looks like he won't be re-signing with the Flames.

Of course, 4 years is still a ways away, so lots can change from now till then. Plus, you would get 2 years with Hall and Gaudreau rekindle that All Star magic they had a couple years ago.

jlh2640 · 07-17-2018, 01:05 PM

Only want him if he takes a home town discount

Buff · 07-17-2018, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Weitz

Don't forget that Halls family lives in Ontario now and has for 13 years. Its not really "coming'' home as it was for Taveres.

I do see him going UFA though. Unless NJ really turns it around in the next 2 years. Sure they made the playoffs this year but a down year from Hall and they likely miss again.

So Hall is going to the Leafs anyway. This is now a Moo point. Close thread. These aren't the droids we're looking for, move along, move along.

Locke · 07-17-2018, 01:48 PM

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Ah you got me dreaming, shame on you! No reason to trade for Hall whe we could just sign him.

Sign him? I was thinking more along the lines of dumping him in a duffel bag and absconding with him in the trunk of a hastily acquired rental car.

alan21 · 07-17-2018, 01:50 PM

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So Hall is going to the Leafs anyway. This is now a Moo point. Close thread. These aren't the droids we're looking for, move along, move along.

Haha is that a Joey Tribbiani reference?

Buff · 07-17-2018, 01:52 PM

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Haha is that a Joey Tribbiani reference?

More than just Joey

Jacks · 07-17-2018, 02:34 PM

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I do see him going UFA though.

If Jersey puts an 80M dollar contract in front of him I bet he signs it. He's had injuries before and waiting that year (plus getting the 8th year) is a lot of security. I think Tavares was more of an exception than a trend.

Oil Stain · 07-17-2018, 03:10 PM

I think if Jersey sucks Hall will leave. He wants to win.

alan21 · 07-17-2018, 03:30 PM

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I think if Jersey sucks Hall will leave. He wants to win.

Doesn't check out. Edmonton sucks and he was all bitter about leaving.

shadowlord · 07-17-2018, 03:38 PM

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Doesn't check out. Edmonton sucks and he was all bitter about leaving.

He also signed his 6milx7y extension in Edmonton too, albeit as an RFA. If he wanted to win, he could have signed a shorter contract.

CaptainCrunch · 07-17-2018, 04:49 PM

I wonder how long it took Jersey to teach him how to peel a banana?

Heavy Jack · 07-17-2018, 06:33 PM

Don’t forget too we just brought in an assistant coach who was just with him for his hart trophy season; it’s still a long shot hope at this point no doubt but there are a lot of things to consider as positives when thinking of the chances of him signing as a UFA here.

Pros
- Stick it to Edmonton
- Childhood team he cheered for
- Assistant coach from his hart season is here
- Calgary’s cap structure should be able to allow for him
- Potential that Flames have been contending by that time
- Highend talent he can join
- Lots of older contracts coming off the books (Brouwer, Stone, Frolik, Hamonic)
- Tradeable contracts if needed (Neal, Lindholm)

Cons
- Pressure to live up to expectation in a hard market
- Added pressure from the Oilers/Flames storyline/history
- LW is busy already (Gaudreau/Hall could slide to the off wing though)

Beninho · 07-17-2018, 06:38 PM

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I get the idea that us as fans want to see a home town guy come here and stick it to the Oilers. But I would suggest to ask yourself, if you had a great job, paid well, established home and possibly family.... Would you uproot to go play in a different city just because? I know I wouldn't. It would take a pretty big family draw or some sort of negative impact from my current position to make me make that move.

Hall signing with the Flames sounds cool, but I don't see him leaving unless he's forced to via trade. Tavares being the exception.

Ya but I’m guessing he would rather live near friends and in his home town. Don’t really see the Devils doing much in the next 2 years.

theslymonkey · 07-17-2018, 07:32 PM

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Ya but I’m guessing he would rather live near friends and in his home town. Don’t really see the Devils doing much in the next 2 years.

I don't think this is a real factor. He will have spent four years in Jersey with the same teammates who would/could become close friends. Would he want to leave that for new teammates/friends to connect with old friends? I doubt it. Sure, it could happen, but four years is a long time to set down roots.

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カナダ人です · 07-17-2018, 09:35 PM

Taylor Hall (26 yr old Hart Trophy winner) for Adam Larssen straight up.

Hahahahahahahahaha!

/Tangent (sorry)

Firebot · 07-18-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by カナダ人です

Taylor Hall (26 yr old Hart Trophy winner) for Adam Larssen straight up.

Hahahahahahahahaha!

/Tangent (sorry)

@TSNBobMcKenzie
Trade is one for one: Adam Larsson for Taylor Hall.

12:34 PM - 29 Jun 2016

dissentowner · 07-18-2018, 10:25 AM

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Looking at it longterm, I still have a feeling once Johnny hits UFA, he's going to sign a massive contract with Philly or a team out in the East.

Not if we can find him a Calgary girl to get hitched to in those 4 years. Even hockey players are controlled by the wrong head when it comes to women.