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NHL free agency: Johnny Gaudreau makes Blue Jackets a winner

FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell (36) waves to the crowd after being voted the first star after a shutout performance in a 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Monday, May 2, 2022 in Toronto. The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with Jack Campbell, a person with knowledge of the move spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, July 13, 2022, because the deal had not been announced. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File) FILE - Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) kneels in front of the goal during the first period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The goalie shuffle around the NHL continued when free agency opened Wednesday, July 13, 2022, with the Washington Capitals signing a Stanley Cup champion to stabilize the position and the Edmonton Oilers trying to do the same. The Capitals signed Darcy Kuemper to a $26.25 million, five-year contract fresh off him backstopping the Colorado Avalanche to their first title since 2001. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File) FILE - New York Rangers center Andrew Copp (18) works the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals June 5, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Detroit Red Wings signed Copp to a $28.1 million, five-year contract soon after the market opened Wednesday, July 13, and followed up by adding more veteran to a team with a few proven players and some promising prospects. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File) FILE - San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) plays against the Dallas Stars during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Saturday, April 16, 2022. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Burns from the San Jose Sharks, and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, because the deal had not been finalized. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File) FILE - Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau celebrates his goal on Minnesota Wild goalie Cam Talbot during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 28, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. The Columbus Blue Jackets made the biggest splash, stunning the league by landing Johnny Gaudreau with a seven-year contract for $68.25 million, Wednesday, July 13, 2022.(AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)
NHL free agency: Johnny Gaudreau makes Blue Jackets a winner