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Ashasx · 11-24-2012, 05:42 PM

Gaudreau's game is eerily similar to St. Louis. I'd argue he's the most skilled prospect in hockey. He's not the kind of guy that's going to get dirty along the boards, but he's able to skate down the middle of the ice, containing the puck, while 3 players try to check him. He's deceptively strong on his feet.

Still, he has a long way to go before making the NHL. St. Louis didn't really become an NHL regular until he was 24 years old, though he like Gaudreau, dominated at every other level he played before then. But Gaudreau's progression is promising. He's only 19 years old and dominating the NCAA, which has transformed into a much stronger league since St. Louis played.

11-24-2012, 05:42 PM	#598
Ashasx Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Exp:	Gaudreau's game is eerily similar to St. Louis. I'd argue he's the most skilled prospect in hockey. He's not the kind of guy that's going to get dirty along the boards, but he's able to skate down the middle of the ice, containing the puck, while 3 players try to check him. He's deceptively strong on his feet. Still, he has a long way to go before making the NHL. St. Louis didn't really become an NHL regular until he was 24 years old, though he like Gaudreau, dominated at every other level he played before then. But Gaudreau's progression is promising. He's only 19 years old and dominating the NCAA, which has transformed into a much stronger league since St. Louis played. Last edited by Ashasx; 11-24-2012 at 05:45 PM.