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Originally Posted by stemit14
Have not watched a lot of Gaudreau this year but watching the Habs vs Jackets game and it’s kind of sad to see what has happened to him. Feel bad for the guy. Panthers fans might say the same thing about Huberdeau but their struggles seem different IMO. Huberdeau has looked liked he has been trying too hard at times… gripping the stick too tight and trying to make a fancy play to show his skill. The effort has been there but he has struggled with his decision making and execution. And he has been better lately along with the rest of the team.
Gaudreau, on the other hand, looks so dejected. He always looked like a passionate player of the game that wants the puck and wants to be a difference maker. He was an aggressive forechecker and a guy that gained a step when he had the puck. Right now, he looks like he’s lost that. He’s not carrying the puck. He’s dumping pucks in even on opportunities where he could make a skill play. He’s deferring to other guys all the time.
I know there are a lot of fans here bitter about how he left and it’s understandable for the most part… but I do feel bad for him. He was such a fun player to watch that seemed to live and breathe this game. You never know what’s going on in a players head. Could be something off the ice. Could be just a lack of confidence and a lack of fit with the team.
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Don't feel bad for him, he made his choice. The something off the ice is what matters to him now, being a dad and a husband. I feel bad for the Jackets, they thought they were getting a passionate skilled hockey player, not checked out family guy.