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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddm3DpvN0q4

Post-game interview starts @ 8:12

I thought this during his interview with James Duthie at the draft and I still think it to this day... Man, this kid is mature beyond his years. Though that shouldn't come as a revelation to anyone.

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Big game, big goals. Hope Gaunce and Shinkaruk get decent shots at the 4th line winger roles next season with the big team. Gaunce is definately physically and apparently mentally ready.

The 4th line is the last place you'd want Shinkaruk to play.

If he's not getting a top-9 spot, he's better off getting top minutes and powerplay time with the Comets.

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Gaunce is like Higgins I honestly see him filling that role to a T once Higgi is gone. His best years in the NHL he could score 25 goals, but on average he'll probably get around 17-20.

Bigger body, good top speed, decent acceleration etc.

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I see leadership written all over this kid...I loved the way he took Tryamkin under his wing during the Prospects Camp.

In Gaunce, I think we have the makings of a complete hockey player...someone who can give you 15G/15A while shutting down opposing teams' top line either from the wing or at the centre position.

I think if we're patient, we're going to be rewarded with a real reliable 2-way player who can play in all situations.

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Brendan Gaunce as a playoff performer : in the 2012-13 OHL playoffs, Gaunce actually had a better PPG than Horvat, even though Bo was the playoff MVP.

Gaunce stats - 17gp 8g 14a 22pts 1.29ppg

while Horvat's were - 21gp 16g 7a 23pts 1.10ppg.

So yeah, Gaunce has a pretty good playoff resume.

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Just watched the video after the final game in the Chicago series and am very impressed with the maturity and poise Brendan shows. In many ways, he reminds me of Bo. I think between the two of them, we will have great leadership for years to come, and both will be very strong playoff performers, .... just what we need.

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Gaunce has been playing the wing a fair bit, so to start next season (assuming we trade away Higgins), I think Gaunce will get a very good look at a bottom-6 winger position.

Sedin - Sedin - Kassian

X - Bonino - Vbrata

X - Horvat - Hansen

Dorsett - X - Burrows

Those 3 spots are wide open for Jensen, Kenins, Baertschi, Vey, Shinkaruk or Gaunce. Cassels and McCann aren't going to jump straight into the NHL before doing their time in the AHL. If the kids aren't good enough, the veterans will get more ice time and this team will be pretty average. We NEED Gaunce and co. to step in and put up some offence.

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