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Originally Posted by polak
Im not getting cocky about playoffs until they lose one and don't fall apart. That has been the theme of this year, good stretch followed by collapse. If this team plays like they have been lately for the rest of the season then i cant see us missing.
Ive given up on Gaudreau regaining his dominant form this year. You just don't even see glimpses of it anymore. She he'll contribute and collect assists here and there but he needs to rethink his game on the summer if he's going to be a top player in the NHL.
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This might be part of the coaching plan; They are making it less about Gaudreau and more about the team. This way there is less focus on teams ganging up on Johnny and more players stepping up to the plate and not depending on Gaudreau to bail the team out. Also seems Johnny is getting quicker to get the puck off to team-mates before opposing players can slash him. My guess is once the playoffs come around we will see more of last seasons Johnny, but I think it is part of the coaching plan to put less pressure on Bennett and Johnny and work as a team to win games.