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Originally Posted by Ashasx
St. Louis' legs didn't look like that 10 years ago, nevermind when he was 21.
When Steve Sullivan played he never at any point weighed more than 165 pounds, and he played over 1000 games.
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I like the Sullivan comparison the best. He was short and light (not exactly the best skater from what I recall either), but he also played with a chip on his shoulder. Something that Gaudreau would be well served to develop in his game if he wants to have Sullivan-like success.
No one questions Gaudreau's skill, which is arguably top 10 for prospects, but the NHL is about so much more than that. I have faith in him personally, but it's easy to see why a neutral observer might be more apprehensive. Almost everyone is interested and intrigued though.
There are just so few examples to point to regarding Gaudreau.