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Originally Posted by Beninho
Anyone know why the Blue didn't sign Gawdin? His numbers were decent after his draft year and he's only 20. Seems like he could be a useful player down the line. Will be interesting if he can make Stockton next year
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It happens. Blues didn't see the NHL upside and "soured" on him and felt they had better prospects in the system to give time and money to.
Blues also gave him a tryout in April with their AHL affiliate but cut him loose after 3 days. Must have felt they had a handle on what he could offer.
During the summer of 2014 he was actually a good prospect projected to go high in the 2015 draft (1st or 2nd rounder). 2012 5th overall pick in the WHL bantam draft. Even played for Canada at the U18s. But there were/are questions if his offense will translate in the pros and he fell in the rankings.