Adam Gaudette | #96 | C

[EternalCanuckFan]

55 minutes ago, FaninMex said:

I was saying it to some others on here.

At the start of the season his competition was Hoglander for a spot on the wing with Horvat. He is now running up a hill against any new depth that arrives. He needs to learn D or he will be traded. It will be a funny day to see the board blow up with JV here and Guadette packing his bags.

It was nice to see Gaudette enjoy some success at the NHL level last season, particularly on the PP.  As others have pointed out, he has had some chances this season, but he does seem to be unable to fill the role that the Canucks need him to fill - a solid 2-way C.  I'm not saying Gaudette's a terrible player but some guys are either miscast, misused or have a mistimed entry to the NHL.  Gaudette's skillset probably make him best suited right now as a PP specialist for the Canucks but I doubt that's going to keep him on the roster long.  I think he's deserving of a chance but the Canucks might not be the best fit for him.

[Noble 6]

Gaudette hasn't really impressed me at any point in the NHL yet and I'm not mad about him being scratched at all. Watching him play, it takes way too much effort and mental space for him to simply skate fast with the puck. He's not very efficient and constantly seems to be fighting the puck. When he's focusing so much on that, it takes away his ability to see the game around him. The thing is, his reads are also inconsistent even when he doesn't have to worry about handling the puck. He's fine in the offensive zone, but everywhere else his gaffes are noticeable. I distinctly remember one play against New Jersey last year where Gaudette got caught puck watching in the neutral zone and lost his man, who was wide open with speed and generated a dangerous chance against. Those little decisions that lead to defensive breakdowns can happen all over the ice and are much more apparent when you watch the game live. 

 

It sucks though because his effort level is there and he can obviously put up points. Getting 0.5PPG type contributions from the bottom-6 is great and valuable to keep around. It's important to have someone like that for the second powerplay especially. There aren't many players that can hammer a rolling puck accurately like he did in the first game of this season. But he has to contribute more consistently and in a more meaningful manner than just being a good shooter. I'm not sure he's improved enough over the last year and a half to prove that he is on that noticeable upward trajectory worthy of sticking around rather than being upgraded. I know about his stomach problem and addressing that should certainly help, but the clock is ticking in terms of cashing in on a youngish player with upside through trade. Being scratched does not help matters, but waiting until next year would be even worse. 

[FaninMex]

1 hour ago, EternalCanuckFan said:

It was nice to see Gaudette enjoy some success at the NHL level last season, particularly on the PP.  As others have pointed out, he has had some chances this season, but he does seem to be unable to fill the role that the Canucks need him to fill - a solid 2-way C.  I'm not saying Gaudette's a terrible player but some guys are either miscast, misused or have a mistimed entry to the NHL.  Gaudette's skillset probably make him best suited right now as a PP specialist for the Canucks but I doubt that's going to keep him on the roster long.  I think he's deserving of a chance but the Canucks might not be the best fit for him.

I agree. He is a decent player but it is what it is.

Canucks want him to replace Sutter which he will never do

[Boudrias]

30 minutes ago, FaninMex said:

I agree. He is a decent player but it is what it is.

Canucks want him to replace Sutter which he will never do

He has to have a better d-side game to stick with the Canucks as he will not likely ever be a top 6 player. The issue then also becomes his size. In playoff hockey I question his ability to handle the heavy going. Regular season probably OK. If this was a normal season I think we might have seen Jasek up for a look. Not as flashy as Gaudette but able to handle heavier play and his FO ability is getting better. Decent size and experience in the Czech league + the AHL.  

[Fred65]

3 hours ago, Boudrias said:

He has to have a better d-side game to stick with the Canucks as he will not likely ever be a top 6 player. The issue then also becomes his size. In playoff hockey I question his ability to handle the heavy going. Regular season probably OK. If this was a normal season I think we might have seen Jasek up for a look. Not as flashy as Gaudette but able to handle heavier play and his FO ability is getting better. Decent size and experience in the Czech league + the AHL.  

If we're not play-off bound, and that's to early to conceed, then this is the season to take a look at prospects to get a handle on their chnaces of  making it

[filthycanuck]

19 hours ago, FaninMex said:

I was saying it to some others on here.

At the start of the season his competition was Hoglander for a spot on the wing with Horvat. He is now running up a hill against any new depth that arrives. He needs to learn D or he will be traded. It will be a funny day to see the board blow up with JV here and Guadette packing his bags.

Difference is Jake was given every exhaustible oppurtunity to succeed. They've tried him on every single line, with different centres, wingers whatever, and he still can't succeed. Gauds, he's basically been pegged in a 3rd -4th line role since his time here. Im not saying he's going to crack the top -6 but he at least plays the 2nd PP unit and he's a centre so he can take draws in his strong side. I think there is more of an unknown with Gauds, than in Virtanen. Virtanen is what he is, i just don't think he's been good enough

[CRAZY_4_NAZZY]

Gaudette better get his game together soon. Kole Lind is being tried out at center in Utica and may very well be groomed to replace Gaudette.

[Nucker 67]

18 minutes ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said:

Gaudette better get his game together soon. Kole Lind is being tried out at center in Utica and may very well be groomed to replace Gaudette.

Interesting, I hope Lind pans out. I'm assuming Gaudette will be replacing Sutter as the #3C, but Sutter has looked great so far this year. His contract ends after this season. Should they re-sign Sutter for one year? He's very versatile, has size, great backhander  Plays Centre and Wing, veteran leadership, etc. Or maybe SEA picks him up?

 

I wish it was Roussel and Beagle's contracts up this year instead. 

[Phil_314]

If Motte becomes a mainstay on the 3rd line and Sutter's the C, I hope that Gaudette can keep the RW spot.  

Gaud's got edge and speed and can facilitate plays (21 assists last season isn't bad) and if he can't make it as a C, hopefully at least he can help out his straight-line style line-mates with some quality passing.

Edited January 29, 2021 by Phil_314

[Wilbur]

Adam Gaudette is the highest riser up the all-time Canuck scoring list tonight with his goal.

 

160.  Manny Malhotra	C	159	18	30	48
161.  Adam Gaudette	C	129	19	28	47
162.  Roman Oksiuta	RW	68	21	25	46

[wildcam]

If we have injury to top 6 on wing, I would like to see Gaudette have  5 game look beside Horvat...He has the shot and talent..

Its worth a look and see...

[Bobby James]

I like Gaudette and I'm still hoping he can be a solid 3 line center/winger for us. I swear though sometimes I feel like skating is his one of his weaker areas, but then a game like yesterday happens where he looked so much faster to me hahah.

 

Seems like a great guy though and I hope he can take another step forward in his development during a tough season. 

[Father Ryan]

It's nice and all that Gaudette has so much talk about him, what his deficiencies are and where can he play in the lineup. Sometimes, though, I think we forget that he was a 5th round draft pick. Just getting him a season in the NHL is way above expectations for that round. Yes, I know plenty of players, including some Hall of Famers, have been taken that low or lower. But...right now, he's like playing with house money. Anything he does positive, or any return we generate from him in a trade, is a bonus.

That being said...I wish Malhotra was still around to teach this kid how to take a friggin' draw!

Edited February 9, 2021 by Father Ryan
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[-AJ-]

4 hours ago, Father Ryan said:

It's nice and all that Gaudette has so much talk about him, what his deficiencies are and where can he play in the lineup. Sometimes, though, I think we forget that he was a 5th round draft pick. Just getting him a season in the NHL is way above expectations for that round. Yes, I know plenty of players, including some Hall of Famers, have been taken that low or lower. But...right now, he's like playing with house money. Anything he does positive, or any return we generate from him in a trade, is a bonus.

That being said...I wish Malhotra was still around to teach this kid how to take a friggin' draw!

Funny thing is, you'd hope guys like Beags, Miller, and Bo could teach Gaudette these things. Heck, Green himself was a faceoff expert during his days, averaging around 54% in the dot. 

[Father Ryan]

1 hour ago, -AJ- said:

Funny thing is, you'd hope guys like Beags, Miller, and Bo could teach Gaudette these things. Heck, Green himself was a faceoff expert during his days, averaging around 54% in the dot. 

Not everyone can teach what they do. If that was the case, the Coyotes would have been fantastic back when Gretsky was their coach. Malhotra proved he could teach, also. Who do you think helped Horvat to refine his technique so well? if anyone on the team right now was to teach Gaudette, it would have to be Sutter. Beagle, Miller and Horvat not only have speed but also power. Sutter's technique is based on speed. Gaudette doesn't have the upper body strength to benefit from learning from those three guys. But if he could be taught to harness his speed into his faceoffs, well...you can have all the power in the world, but if the puck is no longer there, it's useless. Green, I don't know. He played at a time when I was not able to watch hockey (Southern US thinks ice is for tea, not hockey).

[lmm]

On 1/28/2021 at 3:09 AM, filthycanuck said:

Difference is Jake was given every exhaustible oppurtunity to succeed. They've tried him on every single line, with different centres, wingers whatever, and he still can't succeed. Gauds, he's basically been pegged in a 3rd -4th line role since his time here. Im not saying he's going to crack the top -6 but he at least plays the 2nd PP unit and he's a centre so he can take draws in his strong side. I think there is more of an unknown with Gauds, than in Virtanen. Virtanen is what he is, i just don't think he's been good enough

funny how you think the guy who has had stability in his use and linemates is better than the guy who plays on every line and with every player on the team.

Virtanen had a great chance with Petey when Miller was not available for 3 games. Jake got 1 game and 5 minutes.

what if the Boston rumours are true?

and Boston plugs Jake on the 3rd line and leaves hime there for the rest of his career?

[Hairy Kneel]

Just watched a Instagram Nucks weight room video. Man Gaudettes legs look stick thin. He can't afford to skip leg day at all. I don't think he's in the best shape he can be. His performance in the weight room is reflected on the ice. Just play Hawrlyk and let Gaudette train some more.

[-AJ-]

1 hour ago, Hairy Kneel said:

Just watched a Instagram Nucks weight room video. Man Gaudettes legs look stick thin. He can't afford to skip leg day at all. I don't think he's in the best shape he can be. His performance in the weight room is reflected on the ice. Just play Hawrlyk and let Gaudette train some more.

I've heard that he has some sort of medical issue that restricts how much food he can eat or something. Probably has a lot to do with his sleight frame.

[Hairy Kneel]

7 hours ago, -AJ- said:

I've heard that he has some sort of medical issue that restricts how much food he can eat or something. Probably has a lot to do with his sleight frame.

Yeah, I  think shut him down or limit his starts, and let Mac and Hawlyk in the line up, add Podz and Lind. Gaudette can hit the gym and heal up for  training camp.Why are we letting injured guys play? 

Gauds doesn't look like his old self out there. I don't think we should trade him. 

[-AJ-]

20 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said:

Yeah, I  think shut him down or limit his starts, and let Mac and Hawlyk in the line up, add Podz and Lind. Gaudette can hit the gym and heal up for  training camp.Why are we letting injured guys play? 

Gauds doesn't look like his old self out there. I don't think we should trade him. 

If I understood correctly, it's not an injury, but a condition he's live with for a long time or perhaps his whole life. I don't have any sources though, so I might just be talking out of my butt.