Yup. If he is what we all hope he is, that pretty much cements Jake in a bottom 6 role or trade bait. I wouldn't mind if Jake can establish himself in the bottom 6 at 2.5m per. Speed, some physicality and can pot some goals and hes still young.
Who said he was having a good year? SOme stats show he might do well in a 2nd line winger role. Thats all. Maybe he would or maybe he wouldn't. We never would have discovered Burrows' potential if a coach hadn't rolled the dice. Interesting how a couple of decent games and a win suddenly seems to convince so many that out lineup shouldn't be experimented with.
As with all things in this world, balance is i the goal. I'm sure you don't mean to say that "tas's" eye test is the ultimate assessment of Gaudette's performance or potential.
It also suggests putting him on the wing so your face off comment is irrelevant.
How many chances did Petet not capitalize on during his drought? Or Bo?
If they do plan to move on from Pearson at the deadline which is highly likely, it wouldn't hurt to see if they have potential within.
It's not as if we are leading the leadgue and don't want to mess with a lineup that is firing on all cylinders.