Projecting Gaudreau as NHL ready based off a one game sample is goofy. Rookies often play like their hair is on fire their first few games in the show. It's games 10-20 in the NHL - when the adrenaline wears off, the grind kicks in, and you're expected to play a 200 ft game - where you start to get a more accurate read. Remember when we were all projecting instant stardom for Baertschi after his first few NHL games?
To me, Granlund looks more ready for the pro game. And based on the comments from the coaching staff about his hockey smarts, maturity, and commitment to a two-way game, I'm betting he's more likely to make the jump full-time this fall.
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Originally Posted by fotze
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