Johnny Gaudreau: 2015/16 expectations?

[Raccoon Jesus]

58 points in 58 games now. . . only 6 points behind his season total last year with 23 games left. For context, Monahan is currently 23 points back of last year's total, and Hudler is currently 42 back.

I'm just constantly amazed at what this guy is able to do. Last night in LA, the Kings very obviously were 100% focused on shutting him down, yet he still had a handful of very dangerous chances and a beauty assist. He learns and adapts to in game matchups better than anyone in the league. Halfway through the 2nd period, he started to catch on to some trends, and by the time the third rolled around it was the Johnny Gaudreau show.

I still think he ends up in the mid 80's. He's traditionally been a very strong closer, and he's due for a few big games . . . he only has 1 3+ point game since Christmas (he had 5 prior to Christmas) and only 2 goals in his last 13 games. It's a shame he wasn't in the lineup when the Leafs / Marlies came to town . . . probably would have picked up 2-4 points.

When he tried to dangle Doughty and got absolutely nothing, I was like hey, we've finally figured out not to run around...then he broke everyone else's ankles the rest of the game.

He might not have scored last night but he looked about 100 times more dangerous and comfortable than anytime I saw him play last year. I agree that he seemed to get stronger as the game went on, too, which is a credit to his understanding of the flow of things around him.

 

[Boxscore]

Gaudreau is a damn good player. The more I watch him, the more I'm impressed. He definitely has the talent to challenge for an Art Ross one day.

 

[TheStroker]

Gaudreau is a damn good player. The more I watch him, the more I'm impressed. He definitely has the talent to challenge for an Art Ross one day.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if he did. Not saying he's a lock or anything. But if he somehow did win it (or come close), I would not at all be surprised.

 

[WeegarUnderwood]

Made every team look foolish being passed over Johnny is a legit all Star and cute as a button to boot

Now that's the real reason why I'm a fan of him

Seriously tho he's amazing on the ice, such fun to watch

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

When he tried to dangle Doughty and got absolutely nothing, I was like hey, we've finally figured out not to run around...then he broke everyone else's ankles the rest of the game.

He might not have scored last night but he looked about 100 times more dangerous and comfortable than anytime I saw him play last year. I agree that he seemed to get stronger as the game went on, too, which is a credit to his understanding of the flow of things around him.

I watch him a lot, and am slowing being convinced that he spends the first period of most games "testing for weaknesses in the fence", so to speak. He's able to take in and process that information, and make in game adjustments once he's learned what works and what doesn't.

I don't recall many games where he got worse as the game went on. It's almost always the exact opposite.

 

[Kranix]

He's no Nick Bonino

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I still think he has another gear to his game. He has the ability to beat people one-on-one more than he does. And he should shoot a bit more.
But he's amazing already.

 

[Nose Face Killah]

remember when people said "let's see him do this against actual NHL defenseman" good times, good times. Keep proving em' wrong Johnny

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I still think he has another gear to his game. He has the ability to beat people one-on-one more than he does. And he should shoot a bit more.
But he's amazing already.

There's no doubt in my mind. He's got at least one more jump in him.

 

[Boxscore]

Dare I say he could be a Patrick Kane clone in 2 years?

 

[SmellOfVictory]

I watch him a lot, and am slowing being convinced that he spends the first period of most games "testing for weaknesses in the fence", so to speak. He's able to take in and process that information, and make in game adjustments once he's learned what works and what doesn't.

I don't recall many games where he got worse as the game went on. It's almost always the exact opposite.

I agree. One of the smartest offensive players I've ever seen.

 

[blankall]

I watch him a lot, and am slowing being convinced that he spends the first period of most games "testing for weaknesses in the fence", so to speak. He's able to take in and process that information, and make in game adjustments once he's learned what works and what doesn't.

I don't recall many games where he got worse as the game went on. It's almost always the exact opposite.

OMG He's a velociraptor..

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

OMG He's a velociraptor..

He never attacks the same way twice . . . he remembers . . .

Glad somebody picked up on that reference. He is a clever girl, you could say.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

58 points in 58 games now. . . only 6 points behind his season total last year with 23 games left. For context, Monahan is currently 23 points back of last year's total, and Hudler is currently 42 back.

I'm just constantly amazed at what this guy is able to do. Last night in LA, the Kings very obviously were 100% focused on shutting him down, yet he still had a handful of very dangerous chances and a beauty assist. He learns and adapts to in game matchups better than anyone in the league. Halfway through the 2nd period, he started to catch on to some trends, and by the time the third rolled around it was the Johnny Gaudreau show.

I still think he ends up in the mid 80's. He's traditionally been a very strong closer, and he's due for a few big games . . . he only has 1 3+ point game since Christmas (he had 5 prior to Christmas) and only 2 goals in his last 13 games. It's a shame he wasn't in the lineup when the Leafs / Marlies came to town . . . probably would have picked up 2-4 points.

2g 1a so far thru 2 periods tonight . . . looking like he's starting to heat up. Extends his point streak to 7 games.

 

[JurassicTunga]

Just so so so good.

 

[Anglesmith]

Regression sucks. I can't remember which preseason fantasy guide I saw which tabbed him for 62 points this season, but now he's got 21 games to make them look bad.

 

[HugginThePost]

Kid is unreal.....

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

But let's see him do it against a THREE time Norris Winner.

 

[Skobel24]

But let's see him do it against a THREE time Norris Winner.

 

[Tofveve]

Dare I say he could be a Patrick Kane clone in 2 years?

His hands are on Kane's level. Speed's decent. Play-making = top shelf. But probably doesn't have the shot quite yet.

I definitely think he could be in the top 3 to 5 player in the league conversations in a couple of years. Hell I think he's in top 10 conversation right now.

 

[Redline]

Gaudreau is quickly becoming the face of the Flames.

 

[Icebreakers]

Gaudreau is quickly becoming the face of the Flames.

He already is and was last year.

 

[Paper]

All the people in the beginning of the thread saying Gaudreau would put up 60 points are currently correct!

 

[Redline]

He already is and was last year.

Last year was still Giordano was it not?
If anything it was a shared honor.

 

[QcFlames12]

Gaudreau is quickly becoming the face of the Flames.

I think that Brodie is actually a better pick.