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

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

That last goal looked very intentional.

 

[Snakepit]

That's a pretty common move, just rare and lucky that it worked. Even in minors we were taught that if you're on your own, an option is to throw it in front at the D-man's skates. It might get it tied up before he can clear it long enough for a teammate to come in, or you just might get a lucky bounce. I did it in practice once

He put the puck there intentionally knowing where it might end up, but it's not like he was like "Hey guys, watch this" and knew what would happen

 

[Oak]

The hype.... is real.....

 

[UvBnDatsyuked]

That's a pretty common move, just rare and lucky that it worked. Even in minors we were taught that if you're on your own, an option is to throw it in front at the D-man's skates. It might get it tied up before he can clear it long enough for a teammate to come in, or you just might get a lucky bounce. I did it in practice once

He put the puck there intentionally knowing where it might end up, but it's not like he was like "Hey guys, watch this" and knew what would happen

Agree. Very lucky but the intention was there to put it where the high risk was for Quick/LA. It is similar to throwing the puck at the goalies skates when there is a quick rebound attempt that goes below the goal line. A lot of times the goalie has not recovered and gained position against the post quick enough and the goalie actually becomes a good redirect option into their own net.

I love that Johnny is doing what he is doing. For me, nothing beats watching a player who sees the game on an extremely high level. His ability to read/anticipate rebound location/angle is worth the price of admission. During my playing days I struggled so much trying to figure out where to go for rebound opportunities. Always a day late and a dollar short. So that part of his game is fascinating to me.

 

[ps241]

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[ponder]

God damn this kid is fantastic. I thought he was going to struggle due to his size in the NHL, and be more of a rich man's Gerbe, but couldn't be more wrong. He's an absolute star, my favourite player to watch on the Flames. Crow consumed.

 

[CraigsList]

God damn this kid is fantastic. I thought he was going to struggle due to his size in the NHL, and be more of a rich man's Gerbe, but couldn't be more wrong. He's an absolute star, my favourite player to watch on the Flames. Crow consumed.

Don't worry, you'll only need to seem him 5 times a year .

 

[1989]

God damn this kid is fantastic. I thought he was going to struggle due to his size in the NHL, and be more of a rich man's Gerbe, but couldn't be more wrong. He's an absolute star, my favourite player to watch on the Flames. Crow consumed.

There's still half a season+ to go, but he is definitely looking like a grade-A player. Many Flames fans were happy in the pre-season/off-season if he would have started his professional career with the Flames' AHL affiliate and brought up later as an injury fill-in but it's pretty obvious now that he has nothing left to prove in any other league other than the NHL.

 

[SaintMorose]

I really liked the Hartley interview talking about him.

Basically saying they now see his defense as really solid and feel like he's a guy they can and want to at times start in the defensive zone; and talking to his assistant coaches between periods everyone (including Bob) keeps thinking they want to get him on the ice more.

 

[HockeyGuy1975]

That second goal is pure genius.

Me and many others kept commenting that he was having poor puck luck. It got balanced out somewhat last night but his numbers still don't do justice. Only a matter of time before he catches Forsberg in points.

 

[hatterson]

Limit reached. Contiune here: http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?p=94505051#post94505051