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Originally Posted by edslunch
How would Keller compare to Gaudreau?
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Gaudreau played USHL. Keller played USNTDP. While USNTDP plays some games against USHL, their stats can't be compared 1:1 because they're an all-star team playing against ordinary teams. But comparing within USNTDP you get a good sense of how significant Keller's season is.
However this is waht I posted the other day about Keller's performances vs different leagues:
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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
What we do know though, is Keller as a 17 year old had:
37 points in 23 USHL games to lead his team (17 year old Eichel had 45 in 24, Matthews had 48 in 24, Tkachuk had 33 in 24 but played with Matthews, Larkin had 26 in 26)
11 points in 6 games vs NCAA Tournament teams (18 year old Kyle Connor had 6 in 5GP, 22 year old Jimmy Vesey had 9 in 11GP)
10 points in 6 games vs other NCAA Div 1 teams (18 year old Kyle Connor had 65 in 33)
14 points in 7 U18-WC games (his teammate Logan Brown had 13 in 9)
107 points in 62 USNTDP games (only Auston Matthews in the program's history has put up more, that even includes Patrick Kane and Jack Eichel)
It's really easy to see that he's going to be dominant player in NCAA next year, and NCAA is a great place for a smaller guy like him to develop against grown men. Aside from Matthews he might be the most skilled offensive guy in the draft.
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I do think comparing USNDTP vs Div 1 NCAA teams 1:1 with Div 1 NCAA players is fine, because you're ultimatley comparing a team of 17 year olds to players on teams of 18-24 year olds. USNTDP players are the ones at the disadvantage.
I wouldn't be shocked if Keller is a Gaudreau calibre talent, arguably more upside as he's bigger, fiestier, and a natural two-way center.