Sounds like his parents had a good relationship with Feaster and Weisbrod, as they were the ones who drafted him and saw his potential despite his size. I guess they're worried that Burke doesn't see him with the same optimism as the previous management.
Regardless of who's in charge, though, Gaudreau would have to prove himself at the top level in order to make it. That doesn't change the physical challenge he would face in being a pro player. I'm confident Burke will be fair with Johnny and give him his opportunity. He might have to spend time in Abby first, but he'll still have every chance to make it. From everything we've heard out of Burke, he's as high on this kid as the rest of us. He may have cracked jokes about the size factor, but I think he was just trying to state the obvious, not trying to be hard on the kid or anything.
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