Breaking News - Calgary Flames fans worst nightmare comes true as Johnny Gaudreau makes decision

The Calgary Flames were hoping to get Johnny Gaudreau locked up to an 8-year contract. Even today General Manager, Brad Treliving made Gaudreau an offer of $10,500,000 for each of the next 8-years. Unfortunately for the Flames it appears that Gaudreau has decided he'd rather test free agency.

By testing free agency Gaudreau will forfeit the possibility of signing an 8-year contract and he will be capped at signing a 7-year maximum.

Gaudreau is coming off a 115 point year, which put him in the best possible position going forward. Gaudreau has been connected to the Flyers, Islanders and Devils as potential suitors.

Update: According to Frank Seravalli, Gaudreau has actually informed the Flames he will not be returning to Calgary and not that he will be testing free agency.

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