I'll take Johnny's word that he was truly conflicted about staying or leaving. I believe him when he says Calgary means a lot to him. Don't really fault him for deciding to leave and don't really fault management for trying to keep him. You don't make a trade just because you're afraid of losing a player in FA.
NJ is actually a pretty exciting up and coming team if he does end up there. Wonder if we can trade Tkachuk there too and get some of their young assets.
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