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BloodFetish · 07-12-2014, 01:34 PM

I voted for Gaudreau.

Many posters downgrade Gaudreau over fears NHL defensemen will negate his skill.

I think he'll learn early on what he can and can not do, and adjust his game accordingly. Instead of taking the puck to the net as often perhaps we'll see more of those sudden shifts of direction inside the blue line to buy time and space from the defense, and look to create scoring chances with a team mate.

And then when NHL defence adjust and step up on him I think he'll start skating around them again.

/wetdream

07-12-2014, 01:34 PM	#197
BloodFetish First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coquitlam, BC Exp:	I voted for Gaudreau. Many posters downgrade Gaudreau over fears NHL defensemen will negate his skill. I think he'll learn early on what he can and can not do, and adjust his game accordingly. Instead of taking the puck to the net as often perhaps we'll see more of those sudden shifts of direction inside the blue line to buy time and space from the defense, and look to create scoring chances with a team mate. And then when NHL defence adjust and step up on him I think he'll start skating around them again. /wetdream