Metropolitan Notes: Werenski, Danforth, Atkinson, Couturier, Mete, Arvanitis
2023/09/metropolitan-notes-werenski-danforth-atkinson-couturier-mete-arvanitis.htmlA team with some promise after flashy offseason moves, like bringing in free agent prize Johnny Gaudreau, needed everything to go right to be competitive in the Eastern Conference.
Mike Babcock Resigns As Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach
2023/09/mike-babcock-expected-to-resign-as-columbus-blue-jackets-head-coach.htmlDaily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli reports that the now-concluded NHLPA investigation "left no path for Babcock to continue as coach." Friedman reported on an earlier edition of Sportsnet's 32 Thoughts podcast last week that while veterans Boone Jenner and Johnny Gaudreau were comfortable with their exchanges with Babcock regarding the photo-sharing exercise, multiple younger players on the roster did not feel the same way.
No Extension Talks Scheduled For Mikael Backlund And Oliver Kylington
2023/09/no-extension-talks-scheduled-for-mikael-backlund-and-oliver-kylington.htmlWhen he took over as GM, Craig Conroy indicated that he wanted to avoid a situation where he could lose a key player without any return by seeing them walk in free agency like Johnny Gaudreau did in the 2022 offseason.
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Minnesota Wild
2023/09/salary-cap-deep-dive-minnesota-wild-7.htmlGaudreau opted against testing free agency this summer, instead agreeing to this deal back in April.
Snapshots: Lindholm, Heatley, Mikheyev
2023/09/snapshots-lindholm-heatley-mikheyev.htmlIt was a falloff from his career-high 2021-22 campaign between Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, where the then-27-year-old posted 42 goals and 82 points in 82 games alongside a ridiculous +61 rating.
Summer Synopsis: Columbus Blue Jackets
2023/08/summer-synopsis-columbus-blue-jackets.htmlThey got superstar Johnny Gaudreau to commit the rest of his prime playing years to Columbus, and on the way seemed to accelerate their path back to contention.
Examining An Upcoming Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Crunch
2023/08/examining-an-upcoming-columbus-blue-jackets-roster-crunch.htmlSeeing as marquee 2022 free agent signing Johnny Gaudreau turned 30 earlier this month, it's easy to see why the team's general manager, Jarmo Kekalainen, has so earnestly pursued NHL-ready talent for his club.
Snapshots: Nylander, International Tournaments, Stanley
2023/08/snapshots-nylander-international-tournaments-stanley.htmlNew GM Brad Treliving won't utilize Nylander as a one-year rental if they don't get close to an extension, either – the wounds of losing Johnny Gaudreau in Calgary last season are still fresh, and Treliving will undoubtedly move Nylander before the trade deadline if there's no extension in place.
Trade Market Quiet For Noah Hanifin
2023/08/trade-market-quiet-for-noah-hanifin.htmlIt will make for interesting theatre as Flames fans don’t have to look back far to remember the exodus of top-end talent in the summer of 2022 that saw Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk take their talents south of the border.
Johnny Gaudreau “More Comfortable” In Columbus Ahead Of 2023-24
2023/08/johnny-gaudreau-more-comfortable-in-columbus-ahead-of-2023-24.htmlThe first season for star winger Johnny Gaudreau in Columbus didn't go quite as planned after he signed a seven-year, $68.25MM deal with the club in 2022.
Debating Extensions For The Calgary Flames’ Pending UFAs
2023/08/debating-extensions-for-the-calgary-flames-pending-ufas.htmlConroy has made it clear Calgary won't lose out on these players for no return after the organization let star left winger Johnny Gaudreau walk in free agency to the Columbus Blue Jackets last summer.
Carolina Hurricanes Sign Sebastian Aho To Eight-Year Extension
2023/07/carolina-hurricanes-sign-sebastian-aho-to-eight-year-extension.htmlThe deal gives Aho the 17th-highest cap hit in the NHL, tied with Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
PHR Mailbag: Playoffs, Bruins, Fabbri, Depth, Blue Jackets, Bonuses
2023/07/phr-mailbag-playoffs-bruins-fabbri-depth-blue-jackets-bonuses.htmlA couple of years from now when they’re all more established and productive, then that forward group is going to be dangerous working with veterans like Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine.
Latest On The Calgary Flames
2023/06/latest-on-the-calgary-flames-2.htmlHe maintained some strong all-around play this year despite losing both his linemates from that season, Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, but his offense dipped to 22 goals and 64 points in 80 games after a 40-goal campaign the year before.
Offseason Checklist: Toronto Maple Leafs
2023/06/offseason-checklist-toronto-maple-leafs-3.htmlOthers in that top 15 that have signed recently are Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov ($9MM), Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk ($9.5MM), and Columbus’ Johnny Gaudreau ($9.75MM).
Draft Notes: Michkov, Canadiens, Hrabal
2023/06/draft-notes-michkov-canadiens-hrabal.htmlThe Sharks did not sign 2021 81st overall pick Benjamin Gaudreau to an entry-level contract and may enter this offseason with a priority placed on improving the quality of their goaltending prospect pipeline.
Mike Babcock Expected To Be Named Blue Jackets Head Coach
2023/06/mike-babcock-expected-to-be-named-blue-jackets-head-coach.htmlColumbus was active last summer, making a big splash on the free agent market in Johnny Gaudreau while working out a multi-year deal with Patrik Laine to give their attack a strong one-two punch.
Offseason Checklist: Minnesota Wild
2023/06/offseason-checklist-minnesota-wild-3.htmlFrederick Gaudreau has fared better than they could have hoped when they signed him in 2021 but he’s not an ideal top-six threat.
Toronto Maple Leafs Hire Brad Treliving
2023/05/toronto-maple-leafs-hire-brad-treliving.htmlHe's the GM that had to watch two 100-point players walk out the door last offseason, when Johnny Gaudreau left for Columbus, and Matthew Tkachuk essentially forced a trade to Florida.
Toronto Maple Leafs Closing In On Brad Treliving
2023/05/toronto-maple-leafs-closing-in-on-brad-treliving.htmlHe signed defenseman Mark Giordano to a six-year, $6.75MM deal in 2015, Johnny Gaudreau to the same contract a season later, and Dougie Hamilton to a five-year, $5.75MM deal in 2015 as well.
Free Agent Focus: Columbus Blue Jackets
2023/05/free-agent-focus-columbus-blue-jackets-7.htmlThe club has committed big money to Patrik Laine, Johnny Gaudreau and Zach Werenski but haven’t been able to insulate them with much in the way of offensive talent.
Offseason Checklist: Calgary Flames
2023/05/offseason-checklist-calgary-flames-3.htmlThis also makes some sense considering his comments about the 2024 UFA class as there’s a good chance that not all of those players will want to re-sign this summer; if Conroy wants to avoid the risk of another Johnny Gaudreau situation, it could be those unwilling to extend now that move.
Full 2023 List Of Expiring Draft Rights
2023/06/full-2023-list-of-expiring-draft-rights.htmlBenjamin Gaudreau (81st overall, 2021)…
Calgary Flames Name Craig Conroy General Manager
2023/05/calgary-flames-expected-to-name-craig-conroy-general-manager.htmlSwapping Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk for Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar while also adding Nazem Kadri flamed out, with most of their additions having extremely disappointing seasons under Sutter.
PHR Mailbag: Devils, Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Wild, Wright, Robertson, Thunderbirds, Top Pick
2023/05/phr-mailbag-devils-coyotes-blue-jackets-wild-wright-robertson-thunderbirds-top-pick.htmlI get that landing Johnny Gaudreau resulted in them trying to expedite things but clearly, it didn’t work.