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Originally Posted by Vinny01
You make this post like you are actually an agent, player, or executive but you are just a fan. Telling other fans their opinion is not accurate but yours is doesn’t move the needle for me at all.
Players all have different motivations to play where they do. I think players choose teams they think will have success sooner than later as well as their fit on the team.
I think winning is on par with the other things you have mentioned. I am sure players look at who they would be playing with and the trajectory of the team when making that decision.
Johnny will be a top 1-3 for paid player on any team he signs with and will be expected to be a top player on whatever team he chooses.
If what you said is true the Devils make the most sense since they have the space to offer him money and have some of the best travel in the league.
I think money, role, and chance of winning are just as important or more important than travel, taxes, and geography.
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I can't remember if I already posted this, but I think the Devils are the most likely alternative for Johnny. Their biggest need is probably to re-tool/reinforce their G/D a bit, but neither are likely done optimally through UFA (not many D options that aren't ancient; not sure Kuemper or Campbell is the right answer in net). But they also need to consolidate their young forwards sooner than later...I could see them try to extend Severson or Graves, trade Blackwood + F's for a different goalie (Gibson? Hellebuyck?), and trying to sign Johnny.