Many people across the hockey world are stunned that the Blue Jackets signed all-star free-agent forward Johnny Gaudreau.
Let's check in on the national media:
Sounds like Johnny Gaudreau left somewhere between $15-17.5 million on the table in Calgary by choosing Columbus, depending on final total.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 13, 2022
Not sure anyone saw that coming.
Fascinating stuff. My day started early this morning with someone telling me CBJ would be ultra-aggressive today and dont be surprised if they were a surprise/mystery bidder on Gaudreau. Couldnt get that confirmed, tho, until @Aportzline reported it at 4:47. And here we are https://t.co/QQygXkzzmS
— Bobby Margarita (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 13, 2022
Blue Jacket Johnny. #NHLFreeAgency pic.twitter.com/S4HNoqVr5f
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 13, 2022
Its this guy Johnny Goodrino, T. Guys from Jersey and scored like 1,500 points last year or some shit but moved to Ohio to make less money. Makes no sense. pic.twitter.com/D3XGrbjDGm
— Mike Stephens (@mikeystephens81) July 13, 2022
THERE IT IS https://t.co/vNMnh05ZYM
— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) July 13, 2022
Well, Johnny Hockey in Ohio will go better than the last Johnny in the state https://t.co/ogJWvsMQv6
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) July 13, 2022
Breaking: Premier free agent Johnny Gaudreau has agreed to join the Columbus Blue Jackets on a seven-year, $9.5M average annual value deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.
— ESPN (@espn) July 13, 2022
The agreement was first reported by Sportsnet. pic.twitter.com/cn1NCyLHSZ
While everyones talking about Gaudreau and Columbus: Columbus is a lowkey great city. One of my favourites in the NHL. So underrated.
— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) July 13, 2022
Columbus is an underrated city, its actually more of a city than some other NHL markets. Get Johnny onto the tourism board so its not just hockey writers enjoying a drink their singing its praises.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) July 13, 2022
this is the most baffling UFA signing ive ever seen. holy shit
— dom (@domluszczyszyn) July 13, 2022
Now the local media:
The Flyers' ineptitude allowed Johnny Gaudreau to get to the Jackets. You're welcome, Columbus.
— Bill Landis (@BillLandis25) July 13, 2022
— 97.1 The Fan (@971thefan) July 13, 2022
Now to former NHL players:
Pardon? https://t.co/Lvh65mH1Hs
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) July 13, 2022
Columbus is such a sneaky great city. It really doesnt get enough love. I was lucky to play there for five seasons and I truly miss it. More than anything tho, Im just really happy for the fans. They deserve this. https://t.co/Hb6oKu36SX
— Marc Methot (@MarcMethot3) July 13, 2022
Had a few cocktails in Scotland but WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED?
— Eddie Lack (@eddielack) July 13, 2022
Johnny Hockey to #cbj pic.twitter.com/Au9ZfJmVTB
— Anthony Stewart (@StuMunrue) July 14, 2022
Now, last but not least, the fans:
Jarmo & JD going to pick up Johnny Hockey from the airport #CBJ pic.twitter.com/rvl6A4RoUx
— Matt Hayes (@MattyIce971) July 13, 2022
Johnny Hockey is the new Buck-I-Guy https://t.co/xQ0zsWXpBO
— Colton Denning (@Dubsco) July 13, 2022
