The issue with Kent, and some of the other stats guys, is that they take possession stats as the end all, be all.
Sure Gaudreau has the 4th best possession, he is also playing extremely sheltered minutes though and has look very tentative on the ice.
Plus the frequency of games (including a bout with the flu), which is much different for a college player, and it was also noted in here that Johnny frequently looks out of breath on the bench.
This is not Johnny being punished for poor play, or a shot at him as a hockey player. It is a natural step in the process of him becoming a pro.
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