'It's part of sports': Johnny Gaudreau anticipates boos in first return to Calgary Flames
“ was a special place and I’ll keep saying it was a hard decision, even if some people don’t believe me,” Gaudreau told NHL.com. “Like I keep saying, it was tough to leave. But people shouldn’t mistake that for me not embracing my time in Calgary.Around these parts, Gaudreau won’t be forgotten. Shouldn’t be, either.
For several seasons, the wee winger was the biggest reason for folks to fill the seats at the Saddledome. If he stuck around, he would have challenged Jarome Iginla’s franchise scoring record. He skedaddled with 609 points — a combination of 210 goals and 399 assists — in 602 career contests in Calgary’s colours. He has so far posted 44 points on behalf of the Blue Jackets, 18 more than any other dude on that roster.
Calgary Flames Johnny Gaudreau and Trevor Lewis celebrate Lewis’ empty net goal leading to a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in game 5 of Stanley Cup playoff action in Calgary on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.was a doozy, the truth is the Flames are not as exciting to watch without No. 13. That’s not a knock on any of the current cast. It’s just that Johnny is one of the NHL’s most electrifying talents.
“Oh, they loved him there,” said Blue Jackets defenceman Erik Gudbranson, another ex-Flame, during an interview with reporters in Columbus. “Every time he touched the puck, it was like they were on the edge of their seat, waiting for something to happen. And a lot of the time, he made something happen. I think they have a great respect for him.”In fact, Sportsnet’s promo ads for this clash between the Flames and Blue Jackets — a 7:30 p.m. MT puck-drop — are billing Gaudreau as Public Enemy No.
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