The fact that he even thought about re-signing a 7 year deal after he turned down that 8 year deal tells me how much he wanted to come back and how little money ultimately mattered in his decision.
I’m still convinced Columbus was a decision made more by his wife as I think it’s going to hit him hard next season when he’s not a Flame. There’s nothing like playing in a Canadian market and under the C of Red on the best line in the game. Johnny’s going to miss it here, I guarantee it. His family may be closer, but career wise, I don’t think its even hit him yet the downgrade he’s just accepted.
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