Johnny Gaudreau in Philly
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BackWithaVengeance
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He'd be awesome in the O&B but that's about it.
The assets to aqcuire him will be to valuable going forward. Flames would (rightfully) ask for the moon.
The assets to aqcuire him will be to valuable going forward. Flames would (rightfully) ask for the moon.
He's definitely not coming here via trade and when he is a UFA he'll probably be asking a pretty penny. But yeah obviously I think we'd all love him here.
Prongo
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You never know. It could happen but Calgary would have to go into the dumps in the next year or two for them to even entertain the thought of moving him.
sobrien
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Pretty much the same situation as Cherry Hill, NJ's own Bobby Ryan...would love to have him, but I'd wait for him to hit UFA and then hope for a hometown discount.
I wouldn't get in a bidding war for him, let alone overpay for him in FA. I definitely wouldn't trade for him unless it something dumb, along the lines of Brouwer for Oshie/Erat for Forsberg.
edit: FWIW I do think the Bobby Ryan ship has passed. I wouldn't take him on for what he makes.
I wouldn't get in a bidding war for him, let alone overpay for him in FA. I definitely wouldn't trade for him unless it something dumb, along the lines of Brouwer for Oshie/Erat for Forsberg.
edit: FWIW I do think the Bobby Ryan ship has passed. I wouldn't take him on for what he makes.
Magua
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Gaudreau had a quote the other day about seeing the Flames as contenders for 3 years (I think that's generous saying they even are such but we'll see). Takes him to age 27, still under contract for 2 years. Our window takes over then.....
We have all these assets accumulating, year after year, and it's going to continue. If things turn out half as good as we hope, there's still maybe too many good young players, not enough spots in the near distant future. Doesn't have to be Gaudreau, but the Flyers are being set up to make a trade, when they contend, for some needed star player in their prime for picks/prospects/young players. Best part is we wouldn't even be mortgaging the future because there is simply so much young talent coming in regardless. Doubt that will stop either, even when we contend. Hextall is a classic hoarder.
We have all these assets accumulating, year after year, and it's going to continue. If things turn out half as good as we hope, there's still maybe too many good young players, not enough spots in the near distant future. Doesn't have to be Gaudreau, but the Flyers are being set up to make a trade, when they contend, for some needed star player in their prime for picks/prospects/young players. Best part is we wouldn't even be mortgaging the future because there is simply so much young talent coming in regardless. Doubt that will stop either, even when we contend. Hextall is a classic hoarder.
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David St Hubbins
Well, you're not as confused as he is.
David St Hubbins
Well, you're not as confused as he is.
To clarify, sure, it would be nice to have him but considering everything else going on in development, our relatively small (stature) roster, and the state of the east, this idea doesn't deserve a greater level of analysis. IF we can get him cheap, i.e., as a UFA that doesn't cost us resigning some upcoming talent, sure. Then let's us use the assets to add complementary pieces.
Otherwise, no thanks. I'm not for giving up Myers or Sanheim or Frost or someone like that plus a couple 1st/2nds to grab him. I'll take my chances with the current path.
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Laveuglette
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For free? Sure, he'd transform our offense. For the price CGY would realistically ask? No thanks.
FLYguy3911
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It's not really a feasible trade right now. The Flyers best tradeable assets are defensemen and Calgary is pretty well set there. It wouldn't make much sense for them to trade Johnny for futures anyway since it looks like they are in win now mode. Seems like he's a guy you trade for once his contract gets close to expiring and Calgary looks to go in a different direction.
flyersfan018
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Yea I'd say it's a pretty unanimous yes. Just not something that is realistic at the moment.
BernieParent
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Of all of the answers, who wants to bet that this is the only one quoted on the Flames board?
So, yeah, like everyone else said, I would live to own a Porsche, until I look at the price.
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What would need to happen is for Calgary's current rebuild to go down the toilet. They would need several seasons with no progress and likely a regime change over there with the intent to blow everything up. The Flyers, at the same time, would have to be at a point where Hexy feels that they're a piece or 2 away from being a cup-winning team and would be willing to trade with prospects and picks. And considering how passive he's been as a GM, it's hard to envision his mentality changing for at least 2-3 years.
Well, that, or he signs with the Flyers when he's in his late 30s just so he can finally say he played for them. I'd prefer the first scenario.
Well, that, or he signs with the Flyers when he's in his late 30s just so he can finally say he played for them. I'd prefer the first scenario.
Unless Calgary is a mess in 2-3 years, we'll have to wait until free agency. He might be the exact type of player their looking to acquire at that time though.
Cyborg LeClair
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Would love to have him come here in one of those situations we always see for guys who want to "go home". Like Suter, Parise, Shattenkirk. Would love him on a discount UFA deal when his contract is up if hes still chugging along
