Personally I think he should be re-signed if possible. The offence has been a black hole overall this season and losing Johnny makes it infinitely worse. When he's on, he's a gamebreaker and those are few and far in between in this league.
However...the discussion needs to be had what his intentions are. If he signs this summer a team-friendly deal, than that's ideal. If he wants to wait until after the season, he's for sure headed to UFA and 100% he needs to be traded.
It all comes down to that discussion and what he intends to do. Once that happens, the team will know what to do. I personally don't think he should be traded just to shake up the core. There's other core players way ahead of him if a shakeup is needed. He's found a way to fit into Sutter's system. I think he is one of the few who genuinely gives a #### about winning, he clearly hates to lose, and I don't think he's part of the rot on the team (unless Sutter says so). But if he wants to wait to re-sign after next season, he 100% needs to be traded.
Also kind of unbelievable we're already having this conversation. Felt like yesterday Gaudreauvertime was pumping his tires for a fat contract. Johnny signing that 6 year deal, felt like it would last forever. Sad to think it's nearing the end.
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