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Originally Posted by VilleN
Gaudreau is not in the same tier as Mackinnon or Matthews. Skillwise he might be, but his size stops him from taking over a game the same way Mackinnon or to a lesser extent, Matthews can.
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His position also stops him from taking over games like those players. Sutter mentions in the article that the game is now about playing from below, having centres drive up the ice from deep in their own zone, attacking the middle and backing guys off. Flames don't have anyone who can do that.