Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau has decided to test free agency, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
Gaudreau is one of the top unrestricted free agents after tying for second in the league in scoring last season with 115 points (40 goals, 75 assists), helping the Flames capture the Pacific Division title.
The native of Salem, N.J. had three goals and 11 assists in 14 playoff games as the Flames advanced to the second round before losing to the Edmonton Oilers.
The five-foot-nine, 165-pound winger is due for a big raise after earning $6.75 million last season.
Gaudreau has 609 points (210 goals, 399 assists) in 602 career regular-season games.
The Flames selected Gaudreau in the fourth round (104th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft.
