Reactions: How Twitter responded to Columbus Blue Jackets signing Johnny Gaudreau

colin gay, the columbus dispatch

Thu, Jul 14, 2022, 2:43 AM·2 min read

Blue Jackets' signing of Johnny Gaudreau sends tremors through the NHL | Michael Arace

After signing Erik Gudbranson to a four-year deal to begin free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets were not done.

Blue Jackets general manager made a big splash Wednesday evening, bringing in former Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau to join Gudbranson, his former teammate.

Considered to be the top free agent available this offseason, Gaudreau scored 40 goals along with 75 assists last season, finishing second in the NHL with 115 points in 82 games for the Flames.

Over the course of nine seasons with the Flames, the 28-year-old winger has 210 goals and 399 assists in 602 games played with an overall plus/minus of 85.

And the excitement from the signing was felt throughout the hockey world.

Twitter reactions: Reactions: How Twitter responded to Columbus Blue Jackets signing Erik Gudbranson

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Columbus is such a sneaky great city. It really doesn’t get enough love. I was lucky to play there for five seasons and I truly miss it. More than anything tho, I’m just really happy for the fans. They deserve this. https://t.co/Hb6oKu36SX
— Marc Methot (@MarcMethot3) July 13, 2022

Today is a historic day for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

If you are a fan, you've waited a lifetime for something like this.

Celebrate it. You deserve it. #CBJ
— Mark Scheig (@markscheig) July 14, 2022

“Johnny Hockey” is going to play for the Columbus Blue Jackets… pic.twitter.com/tVuoWeCL1L
— Luke (@Luke_Contreras5) July 14, 2022

You could have given me 33 guesses as to where Johnny Gaudreau would end up next season and I still wouldn't have guessed Columbus
— Nick Morgan (@_nsmorgan) July 13, 2022

Having trouble wiping the smile off of my face this evening. CBJ knocked the hockey world on its backside. #proud #cbj
— Blue Jackets Fan (@cbjfan2015) July 13, 2022

When my son said, “Guess where Johnny Hockey signed,” I proceeded to list 47 teams before I got to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
— Sam Weinman (@samweinman) July 14, 2022