Johnny Gaudreau re-signs with Calgary Flames

Johnny Gaudreau re-signs with Calgary The top scorer for the Calgary Flames has re-signed with the club in deal that will see him stay for six years.

The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms with their top scorer Johnny Gaudreau, signing the forward to a six-year deal worth $40.5M US.

With just two days before the start of the regular season, the franchise revealed that the player would be rejoining the roster.

All summer long, the two sides were far apart in contract talks but news of the signing came on Monday afternoon from the team and Gaudreau himself over Twitter.

Gaudreau's annual salary is listed at $6.75M but includes a signing bonus of $3M.

Last season, Gaudreau scored 30 goals and 48 assists, leading the team and tying for sixth in the league.