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

[Tkachuk Norris]

Johnny has had succes everywhere he went and I don't think it will change in the NHL. He's that good..with or without the puck.

There is a reason Seth Jones, when asked at the WC how good Johnny was, replied, "He's one of the best American hockey players. period."

There is a reason Brian Burke said, "Hes got the best vision of any player I've EVER seen."

There is a reason the U of Denver said, "he's going to be the next Datsyuk", after J. Gaudreau put up 6 points in the first NCAA tournament game.

The kid is a hero. He makes the game fun to watch. Right there with Pat Kane as most exciting players to watch shift in shift out. As his confidence continues to grow, and as he continues to understand the NHL more and more, he will become even more dynamic.

 

[Oak]

Another great play by Gaudreau, lol:

That is so awesome thanks for that.

 

[clevelandcane]

That is so awesome thanks for that.

Agreed. Thanks for the video. That kid had/has crazy skills. So fun to watch a youngster dominate like that.

 

[ulvvf]

another point from him tonight. It looks like it will be between Gaudreau, Forsberg, Burakovsky and Drouin.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

another point from him tonight. It looks like it will be between Gaudreau, Forsberg, Burakovsky and Drouin.

Yea nice assist. Made Ekblad look too good. He tends to do that.

 

[Gritty]

another point from him tonight. It looks like it will be between Gaudreau, Forsberg, Burakovsky and Drouin.

Thus far, yes.

Ekblad might join that conversation too.

 

[GetThePuckOut]

Not the best game from him so far but still finds his way on the score sheet.

 

[Paper]

11 points in his last 10 games.

 

[JurassicTunga]

What a pass to Monahan. 2 points today.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Looking really poised tonight, great pick control. Nothing flashy but still making plays that end up in the net.

 

[Gritty]

Beauty pass! Amazing vision and patience behind the net!

 

[capebretoncanadien]

Yes he's legit

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

So when can officially we say that he's not going to a 30-40 point PP specialist

 

[RickyR]

JG has looked awesome. A little off topic, but it's amazing how invisible Barkov has been in this game. What happened to him? He looked amazing last season.

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

So when can officially we say that he's not going to a 30-40 point PP specialist

Right now.

They should rename the Hobey Baker Award to the Gaudreau Award

 

[capebretoncanadien]

So when can officially we say that he's not going to a 30-40 point PP specialist

I'd say now is as good a time as any.

He may not be a PPG player but he sure looks like he is good enough to be one right now.

 

[Paper]

12 points in his last 10 with the empty netter.

 

[JurassicTunga]

3 points. gets the EN.

 

[SaintMorose]

Great night; on fire since the benchening incident

 

[herashak]

Johnny hockey hat-trick. goal, assist, draw a penalty.

 

[InfinityIggy]

So when can officially we say that he's not going to a 30-40 point PP specialist

When nbwings tells U.S. it's ikay to.

Gaudreau rewarded with an empty netter, 3 point tonight for the young PP specialist.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Johnny hockey hat-trick. goal, assist, draw a penalty.

I like it!

 

[RickyR]

Love watching Calgary this year. Hiller's been excellent, youth stepping up. Future looking great for this team. Just wait til they get Poirier.

 

[Jabba11]

Have to give credit to Bob Hartley. He's turning this team around quite nicely. And their scouting staff. Can't wait to see Calgary become a top team with all this talent: Gaudreau, Monahan, Bennett, Klimchuk, Poirier, and who can forget Mark Jankowski!

 

[Gritty]

I miss seeing some of the past regular posters in this thread... Sad not seeing them contribute anything lately...

Kids on fire. Love his skill and attitude!