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Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood
Gaudreau has shown he isn't lost when he doesn't have the puck, he has shown he is defensively responsible thus far.
I do however understand what you are saying and I also agree that there aren't any "Gaudreau troubles" at this point. His game looks fine.
My point is, giving Johnny PP time with Backlund and Byron could be a huge success. It is painfully obvious that Colborne and Raymond do not compliment his game. Trade Glencross with Johnny for a couple of shifts. See what happens. Byron and Backlund are strong enough defensively already, its not like Glencross is some defensive wizard that holds that line together.
Glencross-Colborne-Raymond might turn out to be a good line in itself.
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You have seen the several times he's thrown passes up the middle in the defensive zone to... the other team, right? I'm not doom and glooming here, but fans need to take off the rose-coloured glasses and try to evaluate JG as is. Would you put JG on the PK? Probably not. Why? He's too small and easy to take off the puck. Would you put JG on in the last minute of a game where you're up a goal? Again, probably not. Would you put him on if you're down a goal? Probably yes.
Yes, I'm disappointed that JG isn't getting more ice-time or being set up 'to win', but he's been given a fair shake. Sure, his linemates have been so-so, but the entire Flames roster is so-so.