Not even a question for me, I'll be cheering. It's tough being a franchise player in Canada because all the pressure falls on the star player's shoulders. To me, Gaudeau took this team as far as he could and ultimately, it was management that failed to build a deep enough roster to put this team over the top. So I don't think the lack of success this team had over the course of his tenure was a direct result of his efforts.
Individually, I never saw a more dynamic player in all my time watching this team. I thank him for all the years of service, the entertainment he provided and the great memories he created. Even when there wasn't much to cheer for, I could always count on him to make a play that got me out of my seat. It honestly sucks that this team didn't get to see more of the Tkachuk/Gaudreau duo, just 1 full season, probably the biggest disappointment of all.
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