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Originally Posted by GioforPM
You know, with guys with a solid history of production like Gaudreau, perhaps they've earned some rope. I remember in 2011-12 Ovie sunk to "only" 65 points and was kind of lazy. People said he was on the way out, they should trade him, etc. Joe Thornton dipped pretty dramatically in 03-04 and got traded the next year. Bad move.
there's lots of other examples.
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I've been tough on Johnny since last year's playoff embarrassment but maybe, hopefully, his slump has been entirely to do with the now ex coach? He seems like the type of young player that would not do well under a tyrrant. Hoping for the best going forward. That said, if he doesn't pick it up and/or prove something in the playoffs I think you have to look at trading him this summer.