After 11 years and over 600 National Hockey League appearances, Johnny Gaudreau is at a career and life crossroads. By mid-July either Gaudreau will be locked into a lengthy contract with the Calgary Flames – the only NHL club he’s ever been part of – or he’ll be gone.
On Saturday, Gaudreau discussed his impending contract negotiation – and decision whether to stay or go – with the media.
Prior the season, Gaudreau’s representative Lewis Gross and Flames general manager Brad Treliving agreed to keep things quiet and let Gaudreau focus on the season. Now that the season is over, Gaudreau plans on figuring out his next steps quite soon.