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Johnny Gaudreau's Decision to Dictate Free Agency Amid NHL Rumors

The 2022 edition of NHL free agency is set to kick off until July 13, and multiple teams are likely already monitoring one player's decision.

If he chooses to enter the open market, Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau will be one of the top players available at any position. The 28-year-old was recently ranked as the top impending free agent by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, and rightfully so.

A fourth-round pick in the 2011 Draft, Gaudreau wasn't an immediate star but rose to prominence quickly. He appeared in the 2015 All-Star game and has made an appearance five times since then.