I think it's right there. The true mark of generational IQ isn't as much vision with the puck (though that is certainly important), but it's the off puck anticipation - the guys who just know where the puck is going to be before everyone else.
This is what made Crosby so special - it was unbelievable how many garbage goals he has scored just by his anticipation. It's also what has made Gaudreau such an effective NHL player despite his size.
Here is a great example of what I am talking about:
He makes a low to high pass across the middle of the ice to a teammate who is in motion, and you can see he instantly realizes where he needs to get to.
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In only 2 seconds, he's positioned himself in the perfect spot for a wide open rebound. Look at the urgency in his skating to get to that spot, it's clear he knows how valuable that ice is about to become.
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This is another great example, where you see him anticipate that the puck is going to get to the backdoor before the defender Comeau, and he beats him to that spot for the easy goal.
Again, you can see how he gets on his horse the moment he recognizes where the puck is going, like a full second before Comeau:
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And by the time Comeau realizes it, its too late
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In watching Michkov, I do believe he possesses this ability moreso than even Bedard.
His first goal of the season was an example of this timing and awareness of where the puck is going to go: