New Rumor Suggests Johnny Gaudreau Could Leave The Blue Jackets For A Homecoming

Today a new rumor put out into the world has suggested that the Johnny Gaudreau experiment in Columbus could be nearing an end. A return home could be in the cards for the superstar forward.

Rumor Suggests Gaudreau Could Leave Columbus

Johnny Gaudreau is in his second season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. His time with Columbus has been anything but smooth and successful. This has led to major rumors that the two sides could part ways. A report from Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia has suggested that Gaudreau could be on the trade block.




With Gaudreau's name being floated around in trade talks many people have looked back to his free-agent suitors for potential trade partners. This research has led to one destination being the favorite.

Gaudreau Could Leave Columbus In Favor Of A Homecoming

After this rumor became public one source decided to look at why a homecoming might make sense for Johnny Gaudreau.

Jonathan Bailey of Philly Hockey Now wrote a column that has linked Gaudreau with a trade that sends him to his hometown of Philadelphia. Gaudreau was reportedly interested in Philadelphia during his free agency tour.

Now the Flyers are under new management with Danny Briere and have a much brighter future than they did before. Bailey also referred back to Gaudreau's comments about playing in Philadelphia when they were still in free agency consideration.



If the Flyers are still interested in bringing Gaudreau home to Philly it could be a natural fit. The Flyers are on the verge of being contenders again and Gaudreau could be a player that springboards them into that conversation.

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