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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve
While the size comparison is fair, I don't think Gaudreau's as fast or as tenacious along the boards as Byron. They are very different types of player. Gaudreau is pure skill from what I've seen of him.
Others who have watched him more than I might be able to speak more to that than I, though.
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Bryon's likely faster than Gaudreau, but from everything I've seen from Gaudreau in terms of highlights, he's got some wheels too. You can't blow by defenders if you can't skate fast. Johnny's got more quickness than Byron. Byron has higher top end speed.
The difference is that Johnny's skill and vision are clearly superior to Byron's. He's got that going for him. Foot speed can also be taught, if that is a potential issue.