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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 15, 2020 at 5:07 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 2, 2020 at 5:43 p.m.
Thread: Flames retool
Gaudetster:
Although there are many rumors of Johnny's off ice issues, there are a few items I might, IMO, share to why Flame fans want a change, unfortunately also reasons why we wouldn't get a full haul like we could;

1. Not a leader, supposed to be the 'star' of the team, why has he never had a letter on his Jersey for anytime, not even a A
2. The whining, constantly throwing his hands, yelling at the refs up and complaining about being harrassed, watch a game and I guarantee you will notice it
3. Teams have figured out how to get under his skin, Kane has had similar issues in Chicago but much more of a professional and leader throughout it
4. Pool of talented young smallish players in the wings, we could stand to get picks or tougher bigger player with skill
I would get rid of Johnny for a package at the draft, and replace him with Hall, hometown boy, in a heartbeat! All in my own opinion of course
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 27, 2020 at 2:34 p.m.
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Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 17, 2019 at 5:55 p.m.
Thread: Crazy ridiculous but hes going east in a couple yrs anyway
I do agree it was too much, but K and two firsts would not be out of the question, especially considering Gaudreau would sign for equal or slightly higher than Marner in today’s market which would send a pile of firsts in return in an offer sheet. Philly would be in the clouds to have a hometown boy come into the fold and a marketing gem. I do agree Johnny needs to prove himself inolayoffs, and honestly as a Flames/Bruins fan, he needs to show better leadership. I always ask why no letter in the sweater. But NJ, Boston and Philly would all bend over backwards to bring this guy back out east, and I am extremely confident that in his second to last year the Flames are going to trade him there for a boatload. All IMO of course.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 4, 2019 at 6:26 p.m.
Thread: An outside look of CGY line-up - am I far off
Clayton Keller just signed with Arizona for a cap hit of 7.15 over 8 years, 2 years into the NHL with points of 65 and 47 respectively, 24 PM and -21 last year. Granted on a much worse team than Calgary, these number wilt under Tkachuks:
2018 - 49 points, 61 PM, -1, top 10 in league for drawing penalties etc.
2019 - 77 points, 62 PM, +14, again agitator along with all of this.
The points are close but trending in opposite directions, and overall Tkachuk fills in so much more. There is no way he and his agent go for any long term contract under 8.5 considering Keller and others as comparison thus far. I have to admit that other than a few games and watching a bit of his junior games, I don't know enough about Keller to be totally competent here, but pretty sure you can't argue Tkachuk is much more valuable than Keller. I am trying to not be a homer but the numbers don't lie and he has to sign for more than this, I have to think by at the very least min. 500 G more on a short term, 1 mill more on a long term. Plus 8-9 mill in 5 years is going to be a huge bargain if the salary cap keeps trending up and players salaries follow along. IMO all told. Cheers,
D