[News] With the 104th overall pick, the Flames select LW John Gaudreau

[AcGold]

That hockey news photo is ridiculous. He looks 15 years older.

[MissTeeks]

Were they trying to make him look Hobbit-ish?

[tvp2003]

Glad they gave him an adult replica jersey and not a youth one. By the size of the crest I'm guessing it's a small

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Glad they gave him an adult replica jersey and not a youth one. By the size of the crest I'm guessing it's a small

You've corrected pointed out that Johnny Gaudreau is on the small side.

Congratulations.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by AcGold

That hockey news photo is ridiculous. He looks 15 years older.

That's a bonus, cuz when I saw him in person he looked 13........

[GioforPM]

Something tells me that poster may be the subject of some locker room jabs going Johnny's way.

Stool? check.
Arms barely making it out of the sleeves? Check.
Game face attempt? Check.

[Enoch Root]

I think that was taken when he had the mumps

[T@T]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

We need some more beef up to make some space for Johnny. Someone who has a good edge and a bit unpredictable but still has hands.......Bring up the Wolf

Poirier? Skilled and fast enough to keep up and will crush anyone with a hint of a cheapshot.

I see a future line of

Gaudreau-Bennett-Poirier

as close to unstoppable as my rose colored glasses can imagine.

[Crumpy-Gunt]

Originally Posted by cKy

I think my thoughts on his consistency is that he is 45 games in to his NHL career and inconsistency should be expected. You can see he is trying to adapt to the pace of the game and learning to play different versus different teams. He is putting up points while sometimes looking out manned. Pretty impressive and we're lucky to have him.

I think his inconsistency has to do with the line juggling and the teams overall inconsistency. Some of it is that he is a rookie. But imo if he was on chicago or pitts he would be as consistent as any other superstar. He sees the game so well and I know he is a rookie but he doesnt seem like one at all asides from his small frame which will be with him much longer than just this season.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

We need some more beef up to make some space for Johnny. Someone who has a good edge and a bit unpredictable but still has hands.......Bring up the Wolf

Does he have hands?

[trublmaker]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Does he have hands?

He has paws

[djsFlames]

If Gaudreau-Bennett-Poirier happens next year it has the potential to be one of the most entertaining lines in hockey. Gaudreaus highlight reel moves combined with Bennett's relentless grit and hands and Poirier sniping ability, not to mention the overall ridiculous speed of all three players. Lordy Lord. All the defense pairings they are going to embarrass..

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

If Gaudreau-Bennett-Poirier happens next year it has the potential to be one of the most entertaining lines in hockey. Gaudreaus highlight reel moves combined with Bennett's relentless grit and hands and Poirier sniping ability, not to mention the overall ridiculous speed of all three players. Lordy Lord.

Maybe in the future, but I don't expect a 2/3 rookie 1/3 sophomore line to light it up. I highly doubt Hartley puts them together next year

[djsFlames]

nm

[Enoch Root]

Yeah, next year might be wishful thinking (at least the start of the year), but I too think would be an incredible line. Can't wait to see it.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

They won't have to score 70 points each to be highly entertaining, which I believe they will be.

I agree, but I can't see Hartley putting them together

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

Maybe in the future, but I don't expect a 2/3 rookie 1/3 sophomore line to light it up. I highly doubt Hartley puts them together next year

They don't need to put up 70 points each to be highly entertaining, which is what I'm getting at. I think Bennett will have flashes of brilliance just as Gaudreau has had, and Johnny will take another step in his second season. And I think Poirier will be at least as good as Granlund this season, and will be able to show off his foot speed regardless of experience.

And I said If it happens, which I think Gaudreau and Bennett you can at least book to happen before the end of next season.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

I agree, but I can't see Hartley putting them together

Unless they earn it, which I hope they do.

It would be nice to see the organization need to continue to make tuff decisions.

[Timbo]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

I agree, but I can't see Hartley putting them together

The way Hartley juggles lines I could, for a time.

[GioforPM]

It's funny how they, with Brodie and Ortio, are probably the biggest part of the Flames' future but they've never played a shift together.