SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 So much to like about Gaudette. Picked up right where he left off last year and has only improved on his production. And he brings a high scoring rate while also playing a hardworking, defensively sound, two-way game and also a good amount of grit, energy, and edge. High compete level and work rate. And that shot volume. This isn't some soft, floater type who's putting up points but doing nothing much else on the ice. Put together the production with all the "intangibles" and you have a guy who projects very well to make a successful pro transition and eventually develop into an NHL level player. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanuck94 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 who does Gaudette play like style wise? and what is his possible ceiling and floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hortankin Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, MrCanuck94 said: who does Gaudette play like style wise? and what is his possible ceiling and floor? Plays like McDavid. Floor = McDavid. Ceiling = Gretzky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SamJamIam Posted November 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, MrCanuck94 said: who does Gaudette play like style wise? and what is his possible ceiling and floor? I'm sure others can come up with better comparables but in terms of his game, he reads as above average at everything except his offensive IQ which is very high. Above average is not a bad thing, in fact there isn't a crack anywhere in his game, but he is not the fastest skater, hardest shooter or slickest passer. He just does everything at a high level and seems to have a top-down view of the ice at all times. He's always opening up new shooting and passing lanes for himself and his teammates using his stickhandling and speed. He's a tenacious forechecker and creates turnovers because of it but also translates the opposition's mistakes into goals because of his vision. If there is a play to be made, he'll make it and if there isn't one, he can protect the puck, skate and stickhandle until there is one. He also has good finish (again, above average in the shooting department) and has surprisingly good hands in tight which allows him to get shots off or get a tip while battling in front of the net. It's rare to see a guy who can be both the net front presence on the PP and the triggerman for a cross ice one timer but he does both as well as playing PK. Simply put, Northeastern would have been nowhere near the Frozen Four without Gaudette. What you're seeing this year with his second big jump in production in his college career is that he finally has another player able to hang with him in terms of offensive creativity: Dylan Sikura. Both can play keep away, score off the transition and the Huskies' offense runs through the duo. Sadly they are all NU has this year so their record is not great. The good news for Canucks fans is that this hasn't hurt Gaudette's game and actually suggests he's made a greater jump in his game than even his gaudy points total implies. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 7 minutes ago, SamJamIam said: I'm sure others can come up with better comparables but in terms of his game, he reads as above average at everything except his offensive IQ which is very high. Above average is not a bad thing, in fact there isn't a crack anywhere in his game, but he is not the fastest skater, hardest shooter or slickest passer. He just does everything at a high level and seems to have a top-down view of the ice at all times. He's always opening up new shooting and passing lanes for himself and his teammates using his stickhandling and speed. He's a tenacious forechecker and creates turnovers because of it but also translates the opposition's mistakes into goals because of his vision. If there is a play to be made, he'll make it and if there isn't one, he can protect the puck, skate and stickhandle until there is one. He also has good finish (again, above average in the shooting department) and has surprisingly good hands in tight which allows him to get shots off or get a tip while battling in front of the net. It's rare to see a guy who can be both the net front presence on the PP and the triggerman for a cross ice one timer but he does both as well as playing PK. Simply put, Northeastern would have been nowhere near the Frozen Four without Gaudette. What you're seeing this year with his second big jump in production in his college career is that he finally has another player able to hang with him in terms of offensive creativity: Dylan Sikura. Both can play keep away, score off the transition and the Huskies' offense runs through the duo. Sadly they are all NU has this year so their record is not great. The good news for Canucks fans is that this hasn't hurt Gaudette's game and actually suggests he's made a greater jump in his game than even his gaudy points total implies. Sounds like a Ryan Kesler to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 hours ago, MrCanuck94 said: who does Gaudette play like style wise? and what is his possible ceiling and floor? I've read Chris Higgins is a comparable in playing style. The high end of his ceiling for players who have produced similar numbers to him at USHL and NCAA is 50 points per 82 games. The Floor being a career AHLer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, Odd. said: Sounds like a Ryan Kesler to me. Except I think Ryan Kesler has a good shot and has always been a great skater though. Edited November 29, 2016 by suitup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post saucypass Posted November 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, MrCanuck94 said: who does Gaudette play like style wise? and what is his possible ceiling and floor? @MrCanuck94 His style is a two-way center but maybe a little more of a pass-first than a shoot-first. I think it's hard to say because he's always looking to make the right play, and in a lot of instances that can either be shooting the puck or passing it off. Personally I think he's a little more pass-first from what I saw, but you might see him taking a lot of shots because like @SamJamIam mentioned earlier, a lot of the offense runs through him, Sikura, (and a couple players he didn't mention would be Aston-Reese and defenseman Ryan Shea) off the transition. As mentioned, the best thing about Gaudette is his two way game and his hockey IQ being his best asset which is why he's being used on both the power play and the penalty kill. He's a transition type of player first and foremost, and can either shoot it or pass the puck. He doesn't have blazing speed but has been able to generate breakaway or almost breakaway chances on the penalty kill on many instances I've seen him play due to him having an active stick and anticipating the play very well. From the games I've seen him live, if I were to give my personal comparison, it'd have to be Mike Richards. I think what doesn't get mentioned around here is his cycle game. It's pretty underrated because when his teammates can get the cycle going he can definitely cycle the puck as well. Edited November 29, 2016 by suitup Thought of things to add 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 For me it's Stepan http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=19040 Not only do they have similar college numbers so far, but both play the same position, around the same size, same handedness. Both are 2 way centers with good hands and vision. Both can skate well, have good shots. I couldn't find any good highlights of Stepan in college, but his NHL production is right around where Adam's cohort is. I don't think he will be as productive as Stepan, but in terms of playing style, I think they are pretty close. Gaudette: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=203361 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatetomatoes Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 3 hours ago, Derp... said: For me it's Stepan http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=19040 Not only do they have similar college numbers so far, but both play the same position, around the same size, same handedness. Both are 2 way centers with good hands and vision. Both can skate well, have good shots. I couldn't find any good highlights of Stepan in college, but his NHL production is right around where Adam's cohort is. I don't think he will be as productive as Stepan, but in terms of playing style, I think they are pretty close. Gaudette: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=203361 That would be fantastic If we can get a Stepan type player out of Gaudette. If lockwood could come out as a high energy Hansen type player then we've got the type of players in the system that help a team win games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) Delete- Edited November 29, 2016 by suitup Too tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamJamIam Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 13 hours ago, Derp... said: For me it's Stepan http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=19040 Not only do they have similar college numbers so far, but both play the same position, around the same size, same handedness. Both are 2 way centers with good hands and vision. Both can skate well, have good shots. I couldn't find any good highlights of Stepan in college, but his NHL production is right around where Adam's cohort is. I don't think he will be as productive as Stepan, but in terms of playing style, I think they are pretty close. Gaudette: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=203361 Stepan is a great call on play style. I certainly wouldn't say he's Ryan Kesler. Not nearly physical, north-south or antagonistic enough but then I never liked the last 2 qualities of Kesler. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Just a little fun fact for everybody, Eetu Selanne is going to play for Northeastern to join Gaudette and co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Luongo Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 2 hours ago, TheRussianRocket. said: Wow great to see especially considering the guys above him likely aren't 2nd line players getting less ice time and pk guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 2 hours ago, TheRussianRocket. said: Is it at all possible for him to be that #1 centre we were looking for? He reminds me of a Johnny Toews centre. Puts up points, while being a two way centre. A guy can dream: Centres: Patrick, Gaudette, Horvat, Chaput, Gaunce Imagine if they all pan out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Stamkos said: Is it at all possible for him to be that #1 centre we were looking for? He reminds me of a Johnny Toews centre. Puts up points, while being a two way centre. A guy can dream: Centres: Patrick, Gaudette, Horvat, Chaput, Gaunce Imagine if they all pan out. No he's not a first line center. Ceiling is likely a solid 3rd line two way center along the lines of a Bolland. And we won't be drafting Patrick, so people should get that idea out of their heads unless they wanna be disappointed. Edited December 5, 2016 by DeNiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 This is why we need more draft picks... Benning turning late round picks into this guy and Lockwood. We only have 5 picks this upcoming draft... Not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 5 hours ago, messier's_elbow said: We only have 5 picks this upcoming draft... Not enough. Hopefully that number will be higher by the time we get to 23-24 June 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Curse Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 JV needs to turn Miller into a draft pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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