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Originally Posted by fotze
That was a different time too. Looking at that Maine team, the first 9 players were above point a game pace. Seems way less likely these days. But certainly not at the Kariya level though. A reason he was drafted 4th overall.
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The level of competition that Gaudreau is facing is much better than what Kariya faced. There are more programs and more excellent programs than there was 20 years ago.
Many more NCAA kids make the NHL today than did 20 years ago as well.
That's not to say Gaudreau is a Kariya level prospect, but it does give some perspective.
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