In an overall context, Gaudreau's skating is elite. He has multiple breakaways each game, thus where he's pulling away from the competition. His acceleration and top end speed are both excellent. His edge work is probably already among the best top 5 in the NHL (no I'm not being a homer, it's that good). And the fact that he can do what he does at top speed makes it all that much more impressive. I have no idea where people saying he isn't a great skater came from, it's not an accurate statement IMO. He's not the leagues fastest skater, but it is top notch.
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