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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
To me it's 50/50 between NJD and Calgary. The Devils check all the boxes.
East coast, near Johnny's home.
Cap space available
Some desire to open their contention window
Need wingers more than centres
They are the threat to me.
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One thing that I keep landing on, though, is Johnny signing in NJ is kinda like someone who grew up a Flames fan signing in Edm. Isn't it? Like he's not really from NJ... I mean, yes, technically he's from NJ, but he considers himself as being from Philly. He grew up a Flyers fan, loves the Eagles, etc. I seem to remember him saying he hated the Devils as a kid (or at least they were a big rival or something like that).
Would he really sign with them?
Spoiler!
1. Born here
2. Grew up here
3. Cheered for these guys
4. Devils play here
The only benefit NJ has is that it's closer to his family than Calgary is. There's no "coming home" or playing for his "home town team" aspect to it.