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Columbus Blue Jackets signed Johnny Gaudreau (7 Years / $9,750,000 AAV)

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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:28 p.m.
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I’m in shock
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:29 p.m.
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As a Flyers fan and Philly area native, so happy he didn't sign with the devils. So happy.
Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:29 p.m.
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Big win for Columbus attracting a big FA after all those years of big name players wanting out
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:29 p.m.
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Out of all teams…
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:29 p.m.
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Wonder when a Calgary version for Gaudreau comes out
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:29 p.m.
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Jarmo worked some damn magic with this one - Johnny took less term & money than Calgary offered and reportedly less money that both the Devils and Islanders offered.

I honestly don't know if they're a playoff team though because they're running back the same goalie tandem that put up a .900 SV% and 3.45 GAA last season. Gotta hope for a looooot of positive regression there.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:29 p.m.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:29 p.m.
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L's all around

Gaudreau took less... to play for a non-playoff team? This doesn't get them over the hump. I still don't see them making the playoffs.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:29 p.m.
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Why would he sign there? I legit don't understand this.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:29 p.m.
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I think Laine is mostly gone after this contract, I dont see the Jackets having much space for both of them.
Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
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On the bright side, someone finally wants to play in Columbus.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
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Wow! This has to be the biggest star to ever sign in Columbus! This should help them take a step in the right direction.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:31 p.m.
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I think Laine is mostly gone after this contract, I dont see the Jackets having much space for both of them.


If they move Nyquist's deal they can have close to $9M in space available for Laine. Not sure how many takers out there for him but maybe one of NJD/NYI/Philly throws a late round pick for a consolation prize of a decent player in his walk year.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:31 p.m.
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All of them!
Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:32 p.m.
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Flames legend.
Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:33 p.m.
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Quoting: dannibalcorpse
If they move Nyquist's deal they can have close to $9M in space available for Laine. Not sure how many takers out there for him but maybe one of NJD/NYI/Philly throws a late round pick for a consolation prize of a decent player in his walk year.


Or they send Nyquist with a sweetener to Arizona for future considerations
Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:34 p.m.
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Didn't Calgary offer him 8 years at $10 million? What the hell!?
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:35 p.m.
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Quoting: EsoYeezus69
Gaudreau’s bank account after signing this contract:

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Gaudreau’s height after signing this contract:

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So from 5’6 to 5’4?

I’m sorry
Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:36 p.m.
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Quoting: CSStrowbridge
Didn't Calgary offer him 8 years at $10 million? What the hell!?


He really didn’t want to play in Calgary
Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:36 p.m.
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Quoting: CSStrowbridge
Didn't Calgary offer him 8 years at $10 million? What the hell!?


NHL players would literally rather live in Ohio than take more money to play in Canada
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:38 p.m.
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So from 5’6 to 5’4?

I’m sorry


It’s supposed to interpret that he ain’t getting taller, meaning not rising, meaning not stonks.

There wasn’t one with a straight line so this has to do.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:39 p.m.
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Didn't see this coming at all before free agency began
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:42 p.m.
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ugh
Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:44 p.m.
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WHAT
Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:44 p.m.
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JARMO IS A GOD.
 
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