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tvp2003 · 04-21-2023, 01:06 PM

Dustin Wolf vs Johnny Gaudreau:

- Both undersized
- Both later draft picks (primarily because they were undersized)
- Both dominated at every level they played at prior to the NHL
- Both won MVP (or in Gaudreau's case, the Hobey Baker as top NCAA player)
- Both entered the NHL by playing the last regular season game
- Both are seemingly quite likeable amongst fans (especially as an "underdog")

Is that setting expectations too high? Could Dustin Wolf legitimately be the next "big" thing in Calgary?

I think for a team and fanbase looking for a bit of hope and optimism, he definitely brings that. The only thing he needs IMO is the opportunity and a bit of leash; you don't need to play him 10 games in a row but at least give him some regular games and the opportunity to compete for more.

04-21-2023, 01:06 PM	#59
tvp2003 Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	Dustin Wolf vs Johnny Gaudreau: - Both undersized - Both later draft picks (primarily because they were undersized) - Both dominated at every level they played at prior to the NHL - Both won MVP (or in Gaudreau's case, the Hobey Baker as top NCAA player) - Both entered the NHL by playing the last regular season game - Both are seemingly quite likeable amongst fans (especially as an "underdog") Is that setting expectations too high? Could Dustin Wolf legitimately be the next "big" thing in Calgary? I think for a team and fanbase looking for a bit of hope and optimism, he definitely brings that. The only thing he needs IMO is the opportunity and a bit of leash; you don't need to play him 10 games in a row but at least give him some regular games and the opportunity to compete for more.