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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
Stats say otherwise and I suspect if Johnny played for a juggernaut like Tampa he would even be more respected as a superstar.
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Gaudreau’s regular-season offence isn’t the issue. It’s his inability to play through the tight checking in the playoffs, and his weak play without the puck, that renders him a one-dimensional player.
Braydon Point is elite at both those things. You can match him against another team’s top line in the playoffs and he’ll win that matchup on both sides of the puck. Gaudreau’s line has to be protected and kept away from opponents’ top line or they get absolutely caved in. That makes a world of difference in the overall effectiveness and value of a player.