RW Julien Gauthier (2016, 21st, CAR; traded to NYR)

[fmrdh]

16 years old 6'3 220lbs, 21pts in 41 games as a rookie.

Never heard of him before I saw him on hockeyDB while looking at Anthony Mantha's stats today.

Has anyone seen him play? Future potential?

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[Number 57]

He's a powerful winger that likes to score goals. Good speed, very hard shot and a nose for the net. Will go to the dirty areas. Has very good poise for a big guy.

Limited showing though. Maybe saw him three times this season, but he's looked good. If progression continues, could be a 1st rounder.

 

[Diatomic]

is he Fredrick's brother?

 

[Mathletic]

is he Fredrick's brother?

don't know about that but he's Denis Gauthier's nephew

 

[couture23]

2106 draft? Is he a cyborg?

 

[Lucky7]

16 years old 6'3 220lbs, 21pts in 41 games as a rookie.

Never heard of him before I saw him on hockeyDB while looking at Anthony Mantha's stats today.

Has anyone seen him play? Future potential?

He's a powerful winger that likes to score goals. Good speed, very hard shot and a nose for the net. Will go to the dirty areas. Has very good poise for a big guy.

Limited showing though. Maybe saw him three times this season, but he's looked good. If progression continues, could be a 1st rounder.

Yeah he is a powerful guy that have also skills. At the U17, he doesn't put up points but was playing very well tough. In the Q, he is more quiet but it's normal for a 16 years old. Will be a major piece next year already. Good mix of size and talent.

 

[hab 4ever]

Power forward type with very good speed and skills. Plays physical too. Need to improve consistency and hockey IQ ain't the best. Definitely a potential first rounder in 2016.

Not related to Frederic.

 

[YNWA14]

Seems a little early to be making this topic, no?

 

[Lucky7]

Seems a little early to be making this topic, no?

2016 is a little bit far yes, but the guy is a late 1997 born player, so the same age has Barzal, McDavid, Roy, etc... 16 years old is a good age to start talking about a player IMO.

 

[fmrdh]

Seems a little early to be making this topic, no?

Maybe but I don't think I've ever seen a guy with this type of size at his age. At the start of the year he was still 15 and 220lb.

Ekblad was considered a superior physical specimen at 15 and wasn't close to this size.

 

[spencer0076]

3g and 2a last night including the OT winner. Puts him at 11g, 9a and +3 through 20 games on a weaker Val-D'or team so far. Anyone have any live viewings?

 

[Plastic Joseph]

Up to 31 points in 27 games now. With his size he could be an interesting one to follow for 2016.

 

[JayKing]

6'4 221 lbs
61pts in 53 games including 35 goals.

There should be more hype for this guy. Seriously.

 

[Bender]

2106 draft? Is he a cyborg?

I think so.

Got a good look at him at last night's game...very impressive for a 16 year old. Should be a pretty high pick in 2016.

 

[RyanOhReally]

What kind of Powerforward is he? Mantha? Crouse? Frederik Gauthier?

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Still blows me away that a 16 year old can be that big. How big is this kid gonna be in a year?Can he skate for a kid his size?

 

[Plastic Joseph]

What kind of Powerforward is he? Mantha? Crouse? Frederik Gauthier?

His own breed, but not the uber defensive kind that Gauthier is. Closer to Mantha than the other 2.

 

[Leafdog]

Is he similar to a Nick Ritchie type guy? Or not as mean?

 

[Plastic Joseph]

Is he similar to a Nick Ritchie type guy? Or not as mean?

Not as mean. More of a skilled big man than a bruiser.

 

[hoc123]

Wow! How have a not heard of him before?

 

[cheeeko]

He gets quite good in NHL 15.

My $0.02.

 

[zeropotentate]

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=213464

He's something like 6'4 and can score. he'll go early in the next draft. he'll also probably eclipse 50g next year as Val d'Or has some good players returning. I haven't seen him live so i don't know much about him other than he's hyped by Q fans.

 

[Plastic Joseph]

He and Anthony Richard (2015 eligible) will destroy the league next year.

 

[savard95]

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=213464

He's something like 6'4 and can score. he'll go early in the next draft. he'll also probably eclipse 50g next year as Val d'Or has some good players returning. I haven't seen him live so i don't know much about him other than he's hyped by Q fans.

Damn, that would be amazing.

 

[izzy]

Gonna post at least 40-40 in his draft year while being 6'4, 225+

No way he doesn't go top 5.