Gaudreau is still the better player on the ice all the time despite being overlooked to pump the tires of the Leafs and Oilers kids. I'm cool with that, because by the end of the tournament, Johnny will have shown to be better even when handed crap minutes. If they lose the tournament that way, then it's on the Oilers brass for preferential treatment. Besides, once the season finally gets rolling, who's going to have more steam left? McJesus or Gaudreau? I'd rather have a barely used at the world cup Johnny on the Flames than an all used up McJesus when its really going to count.
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