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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
This kid is IMO the most intriguing prospect outside the NHL. He looks to have truly elite skills and it's going to be very interesting to see if his small stature hinders his translation to the pros. If he can get stronger to the point of say Paul Byron who's been surprisingly pretty physical he could be something special.
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This has been something giving me some optimism regarding the size issue. Add in Gaudreau's left-to-right quickness, and he
could make his size a non-issue. It's becoming harder to temper expectations as Johnny moves into nearly unprecedented territory in terms of today's college hockey.
If he can somehow translate even a bit of his skill into the NHL next year, it will make what should be a tough season much more fun to watch. If not, well, Abbotsford Heat radio will be gaining one dedicated listener.