The clock is ticking for the Calgary Flames and Johnny Gaudreau to get a contract done, but general manager Brad Treliving is hopeful Gaudreau will be in the lineup when the Flames open the season against the Edmonton Oilers.
"Our hope, and what we're striving for, is get that done so that not only Johnny will be back here with us, but with us on Wednesday," Treliving said, according to Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald. "I have every confidence that we are going to get a contract that works for Johnny, that works for us."
Despite the GM's apparent optimism, Gaudreau's agent said last week that both sides hadn't spoken in nearly a month.
Gaudreau's camp has expressed his desire to return to the club, noting he won't ask for a trade.
The 22-year-old led the club in scoring last season, tallying 30 goals and 78 points in 79 games.
