Johnny Gaudreau is taking his talents to Columbus.
The coveted free-agent star signed a seven-year deal with an average annual value of $9.75 million to join the Blue Jackets, the team announced Wednesday.
The Calgary Flames reportedly offered Gaudreau an eight-year deal with a cap hit of $10.5 million, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, meaning he left nearly $16 million on the table before taxes to join Columbus