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Originally Posted by Tinordi
I don't think he's a bad skater, just not a Patrick Kane level skater, which is one of Kane's biggest weapons to be a top flight player in this league. The broader point being that Gaudreau has more questions than other smaller skilled players who excel in the league. It's not a knock, but it explains why some people are not as enthusiastic.
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From watching Kane here in London as a junior and throughout his NHL career, I'd put Gaudreau's skating at least on par with him. Kane is a bit bigger and has elite vision that we don't know if Gaudreau will be able to match at the NHL level.