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LW Johnny Gaudreau (2011, 104th overall, Calgary) IV

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Dekes Price out of his jockstrap and then misses the wide open net lol. Some nifty mitts though
 
Amazing game tonight! Besides Price, he was by far the best player on the ice.
 
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He played quite well tonight. Amazing skill and speed. Kid will be a hell of a player in the league.
Oh I hate the flames but they have some nice pieces for the future, especially with Brodie on D.
Kelly Hrudey is quickly turning almost unbearable to listen to for me on a side note.
 
Just stopping by to say I live in Calgary and have been to the Bolts and Caps games at home so far this season, and was there again tonight. He was the best player on the ice outside of Price tonight IMO

I've got no horse in this race but watching him play so far this year and he's looked like a future stud
 
The no goal was the correct call once the puck hit Price's blade... but man that was a nifty move:




@Dave_Stubbs: Price on Gaudreau SO: “He made a great move, he had me totally beat, I stuck my leg out & fortunately I got enough to stop momentum of puck"
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DuckJet said:
How many people actually said he's a bust? I think most of it was "he's not living up to the hype"
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He will never live up to the hype simply because he is to tiny....I wouldn't say he will be a bust...i have him down for 35-40 points....but the Flames fan base are way absurd in pumping him up.

His problem will forever be his lack of size...yes he can some neat tricks out there and dipsy doodle but he will never be remotely be close to some superstar that Flame fans have made him out to be....

If, and this is a big if, he can stand the rigors of the NHL style playing against big men, I could see him as a decent 2nd line player...in the 50-55 point range....but I simply cannot see him lasting with his size...

Again, once he starts getting plastered on a regular basis, I find it hard to believe his system will allow him to ever continue at a high level....simple physics really....
 
I hope all the best for this kid, I hope he succeeds and finds a place in the NHL. If a guy like Gerbe can find a place, Johnny hockey can too. He is going to make a good living playing the game he loves, I really have no idea how successful he can or will be. He seems to have the smarts to have a productive career, regardless of his size.

If he doesn't excel in the NHL or wants more money, he would fit so well in the KHL or several European leagues, he will make his millions regardless.

Personally I think stories like this are fantastic for hockey and no one should be hating on this kid, everyone should be wishing he does well. Would be a great story to see him reach some level of success.
 
Not a Flames fan but love watching this kid play, really impressive

Side note I have no idea why non Flames fans on here are so against the kid
 
Didn't get to see the game last night, how did he look?

Saw some highlights but it didnt show much of anything. Saw that shootout attempt though, great move.
 
Devonator said:
He will never live up to the hype simply because he is to tiny....I wouldn't say he will be a bust...i have him down for 35-40 points....but the Flames fan base are way absurd in pumping him up.

His problem will forever be his lack of size...yes he can some neat tricks out there and dipsy doodle but he will never be remotely be close to some superstar that Flame fans have made him out to be....

If, and this is a big if, he can stand the rigors of the NHL style playing against big men, I could see him as a decent 2nd line player...in the 50-55 point range....but I simply cannot see him lasting with his size...

Again, once he starts getting plastered on a regular basis, I find it hard to believe his system will allow him to ever continue at a high level....simple physics really....
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Yea, same things they said about Gretzky. And for those of you with reading comprehension challenges, I am not comparing his ability to 99's.

Gaudreau is no different than guys like Kariya or St Louis, tons of skill in smaller bodies. There's no reason to think he couldn't have a career like theirs.
 
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