Prospect Info: 3rd round 81st Overall - G Benjamin Gaudreau

[LastWordArmy]

Drafted in the first round, seventh overall, by the Sarnia Sting at the 2019 OHL Priority Selection Draft, Benjamin Gaudreau has long been a high-profile goalie prospect. He played 28 games for the Sting as a 16-year-old rookie in 2019-20. Gaudreau put up a 10-13-2 record with a 4.34 goals-against average and a .890 save percentage. However, those numbers don’t really do his play justice as he was playing behind a Sarnia Team that was weak defensively. Gaudreau also played for Team Canada Black at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge. He struggled in the tournament with a 5.95 goals-against average and .787 save percentage.

2021 NHL Draft #61: Benjamin Gaudreau Scouting Report

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[Stewie Griffin]

Love the pick, I remember when he got drafted top 10 to the OHL, I thought he would be a great prospect. Could be a steal given he didn't get to play in the OHL this year

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[TheBeard]

Love the pick, I remember when he got drafted top 10 to the OHL, I thought he would be a great prospect. Could be a steal given he didn't get to play in the OHL this year

I agree. He seems to be someone who excels when left out to dry so he seems like the type who can steal a game or two.

 

[Alaskanice]

This kid took the net in the world juniors. I like that a lot.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

I agree. He seems to be someone who excels when left out to dry so he seems like the type who can steal a game or two.

Seems perfect behind our defence

 

[TheBeard]

Seems perfect behind our defence

Sure, if he was going to start right now but I don’t expect to see him even sniff the NHL until 24-25 at the earliest.

 

[ChompChomp]

I like this pick.

 

[STL Shark]

Fully support making DWjr the full GM when DW inevitably gets “promoted” to President of Hockey Ops or something like that. Jr just seems to get it.

 

[ChompChomp]

Fully support making DWjr the full GM when DW inevitably gets “promoted” to President of Hockey Ops or something like that. Jr just seems to get it.

They should just make that official this offseason. Looks like he's calling the shots with the draft. Time to give him the reigns, usher in the new era.

 

[one2gamble]

They should just make that official this offseason. Looks like he's calling the shots with the draft. Time to give him the reigns, usher in the new era.

Would it really be a "new" era though

 

[Le Rosbeef]

I called for this pick and I'm confident that in 12 months time, it'll look even better.

 

[Nighthock]

Promising AF. Thanks Jr.!

 

[ChompChomp]

Is this the highest the Sharks have ever taken a goalie in the draft?

 

[WTFetus]

Is this the highest the Sharks have ever taken a goalie in the draft?

Friesen

 

[ChompChomp]

Friesen

Good call, obviously forgot about him. Thanks.

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

So did they draft this kid because Burke was annoyed that Kurz asked him if why they never draft goalies high?

 

[Desert Eagle]

I like this pick. WJC gold medal and the best goaltender

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

They should just make that official this offseason. Looks like he's calling the shots with the draft. Time to give him the reigns, usher in the new era.

I think the problem is that the GMs are kind of an old boys club so DW seems to have value with the conversations with old guard GMs. Maybe JR gets some baseline cred due to heritage but not sure if he's a trade negotiator yet like his Dad.

 

[Munnyro]

Is this the highest the Sharks have ever taken a goalie in the draft?

1996 Entry

55#

3rd Round

Terry Friesen

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[Barrie22]

Fully support making DWjr the full GM when DW inevitably gets “promoted” to President of Hockey Ops or something like that. Jr just seems to get it.

Pretty sure wilson is already president of hockey ops, he is going for belcher's job or plattners job next.

 

[Makoshark]

Kind of reminds me of Thomas Griess

 

[Brock]

More info on Gaudreau for you.

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[tealzamboni]

Would it really be a "new" era though

new face, same ruler (oppressor)

 

[Pavelski2112]

Looks like another guy with a great HDSV% that the Sharks were targeting

Nice to see some trends showing up