Johnny Gaudreau signs $9.75 million, seven-year contract with Columbus Blue Jackets
Former Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau joins the Columbus Blue Jackets
The deal carries the 28-year-old Gaudreau through the 2028-29 season.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Johnny Gaudreau to a seven-year, $9.75 million contract.
Gaudreau, 28, spent the first eight seasons of his NHL career with the Calgary Flames.
He was a key part of the Flames' success, helping guide them to back-to-back Pacific Division championships and a berth in the Western Conference Final in 2019.
- Gaudreau has scored at least 20 goals in each of the past six seasons.
- He has also recorded at least 60 points in each of the past five seasons.
- In 2021-22, he had 40 goals and 75 points in 82 games.
The signing of Gaudreau is a major coup for the Blue Jackets. He is a proven scorer who can help them compete for a playoff spot. Gaudreau is also a good two-way player, making him a valuable asset to any team.
The Blue Jackets are hoping that Gaudreau can help them reach the playoffs for the first time since 2019. They have a young and talented team, but they need more scoring power. Gaudreau can provide that for them.
The signing of Gaudreau is a sign that the Blue Jackets are serious about contending for a Stanley Cup. They have a lot of young talent, and they have now added a proven veteran to the mix. The Blue Jackets are a team to watch in the Eastern Conference next season.
Source: NHL.com
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