Gaudreau leaving Flames, joins deep NHL free agent class
Associated PressWhile Evgeni Malkin is returning to Pittsburgh, Johnny Hockey is testing the free agent market. On the eve of free agency, Malkin re-signed with the Penguins on a $24.4 million, four-year contract, and MVP candidate Johnny Gaudreau informed the Calgary Flames he’s leaving in free agency to enter the fray in an NHL free agent class that features the most high-end talent available in several years. “John has every right, and we have nothing but respect for John the player and John the person.” Gaudreau, Colorado Stanley Cup champions Nazem Kadri and Darcy Kuemper, and Dallas defenseman John Klingberg headline one of the deepest groups of free agents in recent history. “I can assure our fans that we have done everything possible to keep John in Calgary,” Treliving said, adding he doesn’t anticipate circling back with Gaudreau. “I firmly believe there’s nothing more we could have done.” The Penguins worked late Tuesday night to bring back Malkin on a deal that pays him $6.1 million a year, just like defenseman Kris Letang.
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