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Originally Posted by browna
If tonight wasn't a classic case of squeezing a stick too tight, not sure what is, as far as Gaudreau. He couldn't handle a pass, or outside of a third period stick handle through 3 Blues in neutral zone. Same on OT goal. He's lacking confidence which goes without saying, and this game was about as blatant as could be as far as trying too hard.
Watching him skate off each shift tonight, he was always annoyed with himself. Scared is being thrown around here, mad that's not it.
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Big fan of Johnny, however I have said from the start that his mental preparation and in game resetting is a huge challenge for him. He seems to be frustrated more often than not.
I don’t believe he has been mentally/ physically committed to paying the price in the last 3 months of last season( including playoffs) and the start of this season.
Confidence is a result of doing the little things right over and over.
His early career mental and physical courage has dissipated substantially.
Yes, he looks scared out there.
The frustration and negative energy he displays is the tell tale sign of a weak player.
It’s up to him to become a better competitor.
Patrick Kane has been successful at it. Why not Johnny?