I said, and meant, even strength. 5 on 5 or 3 on 3, doesn't matter. That's even strength because 3=3. Even I can do that math.
Johnny Gaudreau: 2015/16 expectations?
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I said, and meant, even strength. 5 on 5 or 3 on 3, doesn't matter. That's even strength because 3=3. Even I can do that math.
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I think the match-ups definitely make a difference too. Gaudreau has a unique style. If the right guys aren't matched up against him, he will easily catch them flat footed and take advantage.
Yes some of it may be random, but you can't deny that matchups don't make a difference. It's not so much the overall amount of chances/plays he creates, but the quality of them. Gaudreau isn't the kind of player who peppers the goalie with shots. He waits and sets up for the good chances and capitalizes.
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He's now broken the 30 goal plateau and is point per game through 77 games. Only Kane, Crosby, and Benn have more points and are scoring at a higher rate. He's 3rd in the league in ES points, and he's one of seven forwards playing at a PPG rate (Kane, Benn, Crosby, Seguin, Malkin, McDavid). That's fairly elite company, especially when you consider supporting casts.
He's had a rotating door of linemates, particularly at wing. Hudler, Ferland, Jones, Colborne, Shinkaruk . . . and it doesn't seem to matter. The guy has a floor production level that he seems to reach regardless of linemates. You think about how poor a season Hudler had compared to last year, and how Monahan has really shown no progression, yet still Johnny has been able to improve his scoring rate by 20%.
It's too bad the Flames haven't found themselves a top line RW to pair with him. He'd likely be scoring at an even higher rate. Hopefully the Flames can nab one of the Finns to play with him . . . I'd wager a full season with an upgrade at RW would give him a pretty good chance at cracking 90 points.
He's had a rotating door of linemates, particularly at wing. Hudler, Ferland, Jones, Colborne, Shinkaruk . . . and it doesn't seem to matter. The guy has a floor production level that he seems to reach regardless of linemates. You think about how poor a season Hudler had compared to last year, and how Monahan has really shown no progression, yet still Johnny has been able to improve his scoring rate by 20%.
It's too bad the Flames haven't found themselves a top line RW to pair with him. He'd likely be scoring at an even higher rate. Hopefully the Flames can nab one of the Finns to play with him . . . I'd wager a full season with an upgrade at RW would give him a pretty good chance at cracking 90 points.
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He was closely watched since he was 9 years old. For those who haven't seen this he's #3 and was the MVP of the Edmonton Brick Tourney in 2003. who would have thunk he would end up 200 miles south 12 years later!
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I'm really starting to worry about him getting hacked so much. We to put a monster on his wing.
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How good was Gaudreau at home this season? Well, over the previous five seasons...
These are the players to have hit the 50+ Home Points mark.
These are the players to have hit the 50+ Home Points mark.
FYI - Monahan has been out-producing Gaudreau since the All-Star break. In regards to progression, Monahan has been continually improving his 200ft game - I know you meant offensive production, but him playing well defensively also allows Gaudreau a bit more freedom (though Gaudreau is highly underrated defensively).
Also, the Flames have 3 pretty decent scoring defencemen, and it shouldn't go unnoticed at how often they hit Gaudreau's tape on the stretch passes.
I know you are a big Gaudreau fan (I am as well), but you continually sell the Flames really short in your posts.
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Here's part 1 of this year's highlights:
The guy is a human highlight reel
For further viewing pleasure, here are his videos from last year:
2014 / 2015 Part 1
2014 / 2015 Part 2
Not sure how people could have watched the videos from last year and not thought he was gonna take the league by storm this year. Once part 2 from this year comes out, he'll have over 90 minutes worth of highlights from just 2 seasons. That's like a full length feature film lol . . .
The guy is a human highlight reel
For further viewing pleasure, here are his videos from last year:
2014 / 2015 Part 1
2014 / 2015 Part 2
Not sure how people could have watched the videos from last year and not thought he was gonna take the league by storm this year. Once part 2 from this year comes out, he'll have over 90 minutes worth of highlights from just 2 seasons. That's like a full length feature film lol . . .
Phenomenal season for a sophomore. No slump with Johnny! Barring something tragic, kid is going to be challenging for the scoring title in a year or two. A superstar right now in the making!
Thanks for posting those. I'm in awe every time he hits the ice. He's going to be talked about in best player conversations very soon IMO.
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Wow the double out of the air goal between Gaudreau and Monahan was crazy ...around 8:40
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What a year. Imagine if Monahan had played well in the first 35 games or if that line had a capable RWer...
'16/'17 over/under 81 points?
'16/'17 over/under 81 points?
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If we can get our 2nd line and possibly even 3rd line as more of a scoring threat his away totals should rise as well. Imagine if we actually have a power play!
Colborne - Backlund - Frolik
Bennett - Janko - Ferland
32 G 60 A, 92 Points (Whole league gets a bump from goalie pad restrictions.)
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I'd like to see him break 90 points in a full season next year. He's still got room to improve.
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Finished with 78, had he played 3 more games, he likely would have cracked 80.
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And yet again he finishes the season below ppg
Those damn real NHL defensemen!
