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Originally Posted by ricardodw
What did a tiny 4th round pick with no pro experience do to get gifted a spot on Monahan, Hudler's line?
Coming into camp in 2014 Gaudreau had the same kind of upside potential as Bennett had in 2015. Bennet had 11 goals and 24 pts in 11 games as an 18 year old in the OHL.
Gaudreau could have proved he belonged in the NHL playing on a line with
great guys and solid pros Stajan and David Jones.
If Bennett had showed up first it would have messed up Monahan's defaulting to #1C. Monahan for his whole career, up until this year, has been given the 2 very best wingers the Flames have.
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He wasn't gifted the spot. Gaudreau shone in a 3rd line role and there was really no one better to put on the line.