I don't believe Gaudreau checks out or lacks any drive or effort. Nor am I worried about his fitness or diet. You do have to be realistic about how good he is. Martin St. Louis won the Hart once, the Art Ross twice, 1st team all star once and 2nd team all star 4 times.
I would be surprised if Gaudreau receives any of those accolades in his career. A career season could maybe get him on the 2nd All Star team. That isn't a criticism.
This team has been built as if he is a Hart trophy quality player. They are still built that way.
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