Even if Gaudreau has the skills to make the jump to the NHL, I think it would be beneficial for him to go to the AHL first just to get acclimated with the pro schedule. He's going to be playing twice as many games in a more intense environment. Why not let him adapt to it first in a league where he'll excel at, and then bring him up afterwards? We have this kid for the long term. Let's not rush him and risk him getting an injury in the bigs.
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