Exactly what will happen:
Johnny Gaudreau signs an 8-year extension for the rumored $9.5M initial offer minutes before free agency.
At the press conference, Gaudreau gets asked "Johnny, were you close to testing free agency?". Johnny responds, "Guys. I signed the first offer I was given. I always knew I was coming back. In fact, I'm been saving a little surprise for this moment..."
*pulls out a TV with a recording he made*
*video starts playing*
[in the video] "Hey Flames fans, Johnny here. It's May 26th. Just got home from our final game of the season. Very tough loss. We had higher aspirations this season. I'm sorry we couldn't do better for you. But I want you to know... WE'LL be back. Yes, of course I'm re-signing in Calgary. This is the team that believed in me right from the get-go. This is the city that welcomed me with open arms and showed nothing but support. This is my home. I never had an ounce of doubt that I'd be back. We're bringing the Cup to Calgary, because that's what you fans deserve. However, you might be stressed out for the next couple of months wondering why I haven't re-signed. Well, you can call this petty on my part, but I personally think it's hilarious... Remember back when I signed my 6-year extension and Tre kinda twisted my arm a little bit since I had no leverage? Yea, well this is my opportunity to get him back. I'm coming back home to Calgary, but gonna make Tre sweat it out until the final minute. Love you guys. See you soon, C of Red!"
*video ends*
Treliving: "You son of a b****"
*whole room bursts into laughter*
*goes down as the best Flames press conference in history*
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