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[*]Gaudreau was looking for security; Flames wanted longterm
What is the difference?
[*]Gaudreau was looking for security; Flames wanted longterm
It's guaranteed money up front for Johnny. Who would complain about that?Signing bonus 3 million, salary 3.75 million in the first year. What the **** is that lol? Same with in year 5?
Uh, here's your bonus but we're taking it out of your salary.
Signing bonus 3 million, salary 3.75 million in the first year. What the **** is that lol? Same with in year 5?
Uh, here's your bonus but we're taking it out of your salary.
Signing bonus 3 million, salary 3.75 million in the first year. What the **** is that lol? Same with in year 5?
Uh, here's your bonus but we're taking it out of your salary.
Signing bonus 3 million, salary 3.75 million in the first year. What the **** is that lol? Same with in year 5?
Uh, here's your bonus but we're taking it out of your salary.
Why would Vey not be on the topline? .
Sure sounds like it.
I have to say, that statement kind of makes Johnny seem less than thrilled about the deal. Contrasting with Monahan, there is no gratitude displayed towards the Flames organization for the commitment they made to him.
I have to say, that statement kind of makes Johnny seem less than thrilled about the deal. Contrasting with Monahan, there is no gratitude displayed towards the Flames organization for the commitment they made to him.
I have to say, that statement kind of makes Johnny seem less than thrilled about the deal. Contrasting with Monahan, there is no gratitude displayed towards the Flames organization for the commitment they made to him.
Yeah honestly Murray Edwards is a huge terd. Can't blame the kid. I feel bad for him. And I'm still mad our organization just didn't pay him what he wanted on a long term deal. Just to say, you're the guy. We need you. Never leave. Management should never upset a star player over a million dollars per year. Bad buisness.
To be clear, it's only "bad business" if indeed this comes back to bite the Flames. That is to say, if Johnny wants out after the deal and binds the Flames' hands in that process. And even then it might be okay if the Flames are able to use the saved money to build a cup winner within the next six seasons. The only way this is bad business is if these become the only six seasons we have with a disgruntled Gaudreau, and they aren't good seasons because of the unhappiness of the player. Given Gaudreau's passion for the game and for the team, that seems... unlikely.
Otherwise, it's great business, because we get the same player for less money and less cap hit, which is a great asset in the cap world.
Seeing as there is no NTC/NMC in his contract, I like this as a solid deal for both sides. Gaudreau gets his guaranteed cash, Treliving gets his best player through his prime years, and can opt to trade him as a sign of good PR/asset management in his UFA year to an Eastern Conference team and hopefully return some useful assets.
It's not to say with any degree of certainty Gaudreau won't be a career Flame but there is a tonne of flexibility with this contract for both parties with regards to money, term, and future decisions.
Worth the wait.
Seeing as there is no NTC/NMC in his contract, I like this as a solid deal for both sides. Gaudreau gets his guaranteed cash, Treliving gets his best player through his prime years, and can opt to trade him as a sign of good PR/asset management in his UFA year to an Eastern Conference team and hopefully return some useful assets.
It's not to say with any degree of certainty Gaudreau won't be a career Flame but there is a tonne of flexibility with this contract for both parties with regards to money, term, and future decisions.
Worth the wait.
Ah, in that case it's in Gaudreau's favour. Still a good deal, especially if he remains an elite player - 5 teams bidding is more than enough to garner a respectable return.There's a NTC on the last year of the deal, 5 teams he'll accept a deal to.
retweeted@EricFrancis - So, when is the retirement party? I knew that asking price was way out of line.
@EricFrancis - So, when is the retirement party? I knew that asking price was way out of line.