Player Discussion Adam Gaudette (C/RW)Claimed off Waivers from Chicago

[armani]

Gaudette deserves his flowers

How Adam Gaudette became the Senators' unlikely playoff standout

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Gaudette deserves his flowers

How Adam Gaudette became the Senators' unlikely playoff standout

He'll be a highly sought after free agent on the cusp of big money... I hope

 

[Micklebot]

Gaudette deserves his flowers

How Adam Gaudette became the Senators' unlikely playoff standout

His media availability the other day was good. Said he'd been trying to get on the PK for 7 years, always did it on college, and has been going to all the PK meetings just in case he got the opportunity.

I've been critical of his play at times, but love his attitude, and am happy he's finally gotten an opportunity.

He's been much better in games where Cousins is on his line imo, really not a great fit with Highmore, but with the right linemates he can be useful I think,

 

[Micklebot]

He'll be a highly sought after free agent on the cusp of big money... I hope

I wouldn't re-sign him, I'd rather get someone who's more defensive minded for the 4th line, but credit where it's due, those 19 reg season goals, and his short handed assist in the playoffs are important parts of our success so far, even if they were admittedly completely unsustainable.

 

[GoodinOsgoode]

I wouldn't re-sign him, I'd rather get someone who's more defensive minded for the 4th line, but credit where it's due, those 19 reg season goals, and his short handed assist in the playoffs are important parts of our success so far, even if they were admittedly completely unsustainable.

I would tend to agree that we do need a more 'traditional' 4th line centre; big, physical, can PK, win draws, etc. but not opposed to bringing Gaudette back if we can't find a better option. Don't mind having someone that can bring some offense on the 4th line and is a good team player.

 

[Ice-Tray]

Even the fourth line can excel if they play together regularly with good players.

Gaud may be a fit this summer depending on how we allocate the cap space, but the wingers have to be legit NHL players for him to thrive.

 

[bicboi64]

Dude's fighting for a contract to stay here and hope he gives Staios another reason tonight! Even if he doesn't stay here next year, a big game tonight (and maybe Saturday) could land him an NHL paycheque somewhere else

 

[armani]

Dude's fighting for a contract to stay here and hope he gives Staios another reason tonight! Even if he doesn't stay here next year, a big game tonight (and maybe Saturday) could land him an NHL paycheque somewhere else

Gaudette has scored 19 goals in limited minutes, and coupled with his playoff performance thus far he may have outpriced himself off our fourth line already.

For this run, he is an Ottawa piece and has been providing tremendous value at minimum wage on the 4th line. Keep him away from Highmore. And Highmore from this team.

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

He has 3 points 1G, 2A) so far in the playoffs.

I know +/- isn't what it used to be but was 3rd on the team (+12), at least near to the end of the season,
so he can't that bad defensively .

 

[Tuna99]

Gaudette has scored 19 goals in limited minutes, and coupled with his playoff performance thus far he may have outpriced himself off our fourth line already.

For this run, he is an Ottawa piece and has been providing tremendous value at minimum wage on the 4th line. Keep him away from Highmore. And Highmore from this team.

I feel he won’t want to leave, he’s in a great place with Green as coach. And Gaudette is being used perfectly.

I say he gets 3 x $1.5 million. He comes down a bit for the extra year, everyone is happy

Can also play wing so if a C develops he can always move to RW