Adding Johnny Gaudreau to the New Jersey Devils would help what they’re building.
The New Jersey Devils need to add another proven star to their group of very young players. It is possible that Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes both develop into top-20 centers across the National Hockey League, but they need help. They need someone who can show them the ropes of how to put a team on their back. One star that might be able to do that and could be available is Johnny Gaudreau.
The man known as Johnny Hockey is one of the best players in the world. He is a winger that would come to the Devils and make an immediate impact. You can argue all day about which line he would go on, but whichever one that is would automatically be much better. He would also help their power play as well as the development of the younger players.
It would be an all-around win if this were to happen. If the Calgary Flames are looking to move the final two years of his money to try and go for someone in free agency, moving Gaudreau might be something they want to do. It is no secret that the Flames might be eyeballing Taylor Hall. With him being a Calgary native, it is certainly possible that he entertains that possibility.
It would also mean that Hall isn’t the only one going to play at home. Johnny Hockey is from New Jersey. He is from South Jersey so he, unfortunately, grew up rooting for the Philadelphia Flyers. He would likely change his attitude really quick if the Devils made a move for him. If he is available, these three trades might make sense: