CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Forward Johnny Gaudreau has a new contract in time to start the NHL regular season.
The Flames announced on Monday that the club and Gaudreau, a South Jersey native who starred at Gloucester Catholic, have agreed to a six-year contract extension.
The 23-year-old Gaudreau had been a restricted free agent since his entry-level contract expired on July 1.
"I have decided to (re-sign) with the Calgary Flames. As I have always said, I just want to play hockey. I want to be there for my teammates and for the fans of Calgary," Gaudreau posted on his Twitter account.