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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
And why is that not a valid opinion to have?
Geez louise we need to stop attacking each other just because of different opinions.
Despite a strong end to the season, largely in meaningless games, I don't think Johnny is as effective or dangerous as he was before.
But I think he has become MORE effective than where he bottomed out in part because he did start to adjust, including shooting more.
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What exactly makes him less effective or dangerous than before? I just don’t understand this line of thinking? Like ok, the stats over the last couple seasons may show that, but then how does that explain what Sam Bennett is doing? Johnny Gaudreau in my opinion, experienced his own “Sam Bennett” awakening when he found himself with new linemates.
Good players like to play with good players and when wingers like Gaudreau aren’t being double and triple teamed, it’s pretty amazing how much easier it is to play the game. My personal belief is that Gaudreau is still as good as he’s ever been, because it’s not so much his physical gifts that make him elite, it’s his mind. His instincts and hockey IQ is off the charts and you don’t lose this at the age of 27. He still has plenty of years left as an elite player.