Honestly, if Gaudreau doesn't re-sign with the Flames and is considering a U.S. team, I think Carolina would be a dark horse to sign him. Think about it... they have the cap space to pay him, are arguably a contender (and would be while he is in his prime), are in need of more goal-scorers/playmakers.
To be honest, as much as Philadelphia makes sense, they have no cap space to sign him. New Jersey are still years away from even making the playoffs.
Would Johnny really want to throw away the best years of his career to play for a team near the bottom of the league, just to be close to home?
Then again, I have no idea what Gaudreau really wants, whether it's money, a legacy, or to win.
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