Reports surface that Johnny Gaudreau has signed a contract extension, conflicting reports follow
The Calgary Flames certainly have some big decisions going into the off-season, most notably unrestricted free agent superstar Johnny Gaudreau. Gaudreau is coming off his best season as a pro by far and it was thought that he would hit the open market to command north of 10 million a season from here on out-but that might not be the case.
According to noted radio shock jock Dean Blundell, Gaudreau may be close to returning to the Flames, and at a majorly discounted rate. There seems to be a deal in place with an average annual salary in the ballpark of 9.5 million per year for 8-years.
I would take this with a grain of salt as Blundell isn't usually noted for his breaking news, especially in the hockey world. However, if this is correct, the Flames managed to get Gaudreau on a steal of a contract.
Gaudreau 28, played in all 82 games for Calgary this year collecting a staggering 42 goals and 75 assists for a total of 115 points.
Again, if this is true, good for the Flames, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is Blundell attempting to stay relevant in the world outside of radio, of which he is known for
Update: Reports have begun to surface stating differently from what Blundell reported.
| POLL | ||
JUIN 14 | 338 ANSWERS Reports surface that Johnny Gaudreau has signed a contract extension, conflicting reports follow Does Gaudreau stay with the Flames | ||
| Yes | 170 | 50.3 % |
| No | 168 | 49.7 % |
| List of polls | ||
![Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates scoring against Team Canada during the first period during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images](https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/medium/531393.webp "Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates scoring against Team Canada during the first period during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images")
![Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) blocks a shot by Team USA forward Jake Guentzel (59) during the third period during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images](https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/medium/530971.webp "Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) blocks a shot by Team USA forward Jake Guentzel (59) during the third period during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images")
![Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Sidney Crosby (87) lifts the 4 Nations Face-Off trophy after winning against Team USA in overtime during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images](https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/medium/531100.webp "Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Sidney Crosby (87) lifts the 4 Nations Face-Off trophy after winning against Team USA in overtime during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images")
