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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
It is my belief that the Flames have gotten nothing but the very best of Johnny Gaudreau for the significant majority of his time with the club. Those making judgments about his fitness, diet and mental makeup really don’t have any visibility into these things.
The problem may be needing him to be something that he simply isn't in order for this team to win a championship.
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Couldn't agree more.
Gaudreau had 99 points last year, among the likes of MacKinnon, Stamkos, Crosby, Barkov. He's struggling this season but still is on pace for just under 70 points.
Players have off years, it happens. You want to trade Gaudreau due to potential contract issues, I get it. But "diet, fitness, adapting to how teams play you, play away from the puck, mastering your emotions", how much are you extrapolating from a Burke quote?
For a high point producer Gaudreau isn't bad in his own zone.