Matthew) Gaudreau According to a report from TSN’s hockey insider Chris Johnston, it appears that after signing James van Reismdyk, the Columbus Blue Jackets are still in the market for an NHL-caliber forward. After the tragic loss of Johnny (and Matthew) Gaudreau, the organization has a very large hole to fill, both on and off the ice.
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Why it Works For Both Clubs
Adding a veteran like van Reismdyk was an incredibly smart move by Blue Jackets GM Don Waddle. Now, the search continues for another forward who can contribute at the NHL level. Waddle should look no further than the Toronto Maple Leafs. After bringing in Max Pacioretty and Steven Lorentz on professional tryouts (PTO) and signing Nicholas Robertson to a one-year deal, they have a logjam at the forward position. On top of that, they also have players like Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten who could push for a spot and potentially make the team out of camp.John Tavares has taken more than 20,000 faceoffs during his 15-year NHL career, but it’s one with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that may be the most consequential.
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In July 2018, Tavares signed a seven-year, US$77-million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Immediately upon signing that contract, he received a US$15.3 million signing bonus.Matthew) Gaudreau
