Obviously Johnny will be available to all comers. Knowing him, and what is important to him, he's going to want to be in the NE US. I think you have to identify those teams and squeeze the best deal you can, recognizing his preference, in order:
Philadelphia
Rangers
Islanders
Devils
Boston
Washington
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Detroit
Buffalo
Work that list and make the best deal you can. These teams stand the best chance of resigning him and will probably accept the high price being asked because of that knowledge.
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