Player Discussion: Adam Gaudette (#882)

[Bitz and Bites]

We may have something here. Not bad numbers for a freshman chosen in the 5th round. I remember a poster (I believe it was MS) watched a game of his and came away generally positive about his game.

Very nice numbers for a freshman who's apparently playing on a team loaded with veterans.I wonder if his recent points streak is due to moving up the depth chart due to injuries and having better linemates...even if that is the case,he's definitely making the most of the opportunity...too bad we don't have a local poster to keep us updated.

 

[StIllmatic]

14 points in 23 games?

 

[Scorvat]

14 points in 23 games?

Those are above average numbers for a freshmen who is know as 2 way guy

 

[StIllmatic]

Those are above average numbers for a freshmen who is know as 2 way guy

Yea definitely.

 

[timw33]

If he didn't put up any more points for rest of the season, this would be a totally solid stat line for a 1st year 5th round pick.

 

[groov2]

Those are really good numbers considering he is a 3rd line centre!

 

[Siludin]

Those are really good numbers considering he is a 3rd line centre!

The fact that he is starting to climb the depth chart on a team FULL of 20-something centremen is very good news.

 

[VanJack]

Have to admit, Jimbo is unearthing some decent prospects in later rounds...Neill, Brisebois and Tate Olson look like decent depth d-men and Zhukenov-Gaudette looking like skilled forwards with some upside...offset to some degree by Stewart and Pettit, but you can't win 'em all.

 

[groov2]

Have to admit, Jimbo is unearthing some decent prospects in later rounds...Neill, Brisebois and Tate Olson look like decent depth d-men and Zhukenov-Gaudette looking like skilled forwards with some upside...offset to some degree by Stewart and Pettit, but you can't win 'em all.

Agreed. Although I can forgive those two picks because everybody meets a player they like, and figures if he believes in them and put them into a position to succeed, that they just might do it. It doesn't always mean you're right. I think Benning just really liked Stewarts character. As for Petit, I think they figured that once the players in front of him would be out of the picture that he would start producing; he just never did.

I am really excited to see what happens next year when other players graduate to give him more opportunity.

 

[FroshaugFan2]

I am really excited to see what happens next year when other players graduate to give him more opportunity.

The only senior who is out scoring Gaudette on Northeastern is McMurtry with 15 points in 23 games. The rest of their top six are sophomores and juniors.

I'll be interested to see what happens with Nolan Stevens. The younger of John's two sons on Northeastern, he's the same age as Gaudette and second in team scoring. He's eligible for the upcoming draft and if he goes undrafted again he becomes a UFA.

 

[VanJack]

The only senior who is out scoring Gaudette on Northeastern is McMurtry with 15 points in 23 games. The rest of their top six are sophomores and juniors.

I'll be interested to see what happens with Nolan Stevens. The younger of John's two sons on Northeastern, he's the same age as Gaudette and second in team scoring. He's eligible for the upcoming draft and if he goes undrafted again he becomes a UFA.

Can's recall exactly but didn't a 'Stevens' show up at either the 'Nucks prospect camp or the Penticton Prospects Tournament as a free agent last fall?

 

[Gstank]

Can's recall exactly but didn't a 'Stevens' show up at either the 'Nucks prospect camp or the Penticton Prospects Tournament as a free agent last fall?

So did Matt Lane (PPG for BU this year) and Reid Gardiner, and Jon Martin who are both top 10 in WHL scoring.

 

[denkiteki]

Have to admit, Jimbo is unearthing some decent prospects in later rounds...Neill, Brisebois and Tate Olson look like decent depth d-men and Zhukenov-Gaudette looking like skilled forwards with some upside...offset to some degree by Stewart and Pettit, but you can't win 'em all.

Not every prospect works out and they arent really high picks. Getting any low picks to work out is a win... getting as many as Benning has is actually very impressive (at least this many who seem to have NHL upside and likely have increased in value since their draft).

 

[M2Beezy]

Not every prospect works out and they arent really high picks. Getting any low picks to work out is a win... getting as many as Benning has is actually very impressive (at least this many who seem to have NHL upside and likely have increased in value since their draft).

So then maybe he should stop trading them away like there candy

 

[coldsteel79]

So then maybe he should stop trading them away like there candy

He traded one late round picked player, I love this "trade them like they're candy" bit.

 

[MS]

Those are really good numbers considering he is a 3rd line centre!

When I watched him he was on wing on their first line.

 

[M2Beezy]

He traded one late round picked player, I love this "trade them like they're candy" bit.

5th to Montreal 6th to Rangers etc etc

 

[coldsteel79]

5th to Montreal 6th to Rangers etc etc

6th for etem? That's like candy for us

 

[Gaunce4gm]

I'm confused. What's the deal with the tweet saying he hates Canucks? And did he actually say he would be in school for 4 years? What is going on? I thought I remembered watching him celebrate with his family on draft day?

 

[groov2]

I'm confused. What's the deal with the tweet saying he hates Canucks? And did he actually say he would be in school for 4 years? What is going on? I thought I remembered watching him celebrate with his family on draft day?

He's a hockey fan just like and and me. He doesn't hate the Canucks anymore. No he did not say that to the Canucks; it's illogical.

 

[alternate]

I'm confused. What's the deal with the tweet saying he hates Canucks? And did he actually say he would be in school for 4 years? What is going on? I thought I remembered watching him celebrate with his family on draft day?

Canucks as in Team Canada, not Riot City. At least how I read it.

 

[groov2]

Canucks as in Team Canada, not Riot City. At least how I read it.

Yup. Regardless of what it is, I very much doubt it will have any impact in his future with our organization.

 

[GetFocht]

Gaudette with more 2 assists tonight. He's on fire!

 

[canwincup]

Gaudette with more 2 assists tonight. He's on fire!

That's awesome!! Has anyone seen him play? Do we have something here? He's producing well for a 5th round pick in his freshman year.

 

[me2]

That's awesome!! Has anyone seen him play? Do we have something here? He's producing well for a 5th round pick in his freshman year.

A highlight package would be great.