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Originally Posted by BlueCharlton
We were watching the same game, except I wasn't doing it through beer glasses 
He was very good on the PP, and those chances he created were probably on the PP. For the most part, he didn't do anything spectacular 5 on 5. The goal he was on for was mainly created by Abdelkader. He was the first on the puck, but if Abdelkader didn't come in and lay a hard hit to get the puck that's probably a dead play. |
It seems like you're the one that needs to adjust his exceptions. He's not going to dominate in every game he's ever in. Who would think that? That entire US team was under siege the entire game.
As for his play away from the PP, I disagree. I saw him chase down opposing players on the back check several times at even strength. That stood out as it was play away from the puck. All in all, while he didn't stand out the way he does when he's putting up multiple points, he still showed flashes of brilliance and was solid in a game his team was completely out-played in.
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Originally Posted by BlueCharlton
I hope he turns into a Kane type player, but realistically I think that is his ceiling. I hope I am wrong, but Gaudreau hasn't done anything at the NHL level to show he IS the next Kane.
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This should really go without saying, but there are very few who are speaking literally with the Kane comparisons. The fact some people feel the need to state the blatantly obvious is beyond me. Really? He's not automatically a con smythe and 2 time cup winner? Thanks tips. The comparisons to Kane are largely stylelistic. They play similar games and Gaudreau, if successful in the big show, will be of that style of player. To suggest he's Kane's equal at this point (or projects that way) is so outrageous it should really shouldn't even need to be explained.