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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Valid point, but not one I agree with.
Johnny hasn't shown that he can re-adjust now that the league has adjusted to him.
He could pop, but I could also see his decline continuing.
But I do agree this is probably something they are worried about.
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I don't really think that happens with players, frankly.
Sure tendencies get exposed and coaches analyze tape, but gaudreaus skills aren't a particular deke on a break away or a one timer from a particular spot, it's elite hockey sense/pick awareness and the hands soft enough to make plays on 90% of what his mind sees developing.
I don't think that's game-plannable.
I think it's plainly obvious that the production isn't there because the effort isn't there because the joy isn't there. I get that everyone views the game differently, but that's what I see.
Barring injury I think it's excellent odds that gaudrwaus first season away from Calgary, whenever that is, is point per game plus.