Menzinger
Kessel4LadyByng
A borderline replacement level 4C.
Fine if the team needs a league minimum body to fill in, but an
upgrade would be nice
Fine if the team needs a league minimum body to fill in, but an
upgrade would be nice
So... What Is Gauthier Exactly?
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Ratboy
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He's probably exactly what a 4th liner on this team should be? I guess? Big guy, young, lowest salary you can find in the NHL. He's replaceable at a similar cost. With this teams current centre depth, they really shouldn't care who the 4th line guy is because he should be getting 5-7 minutes a night on a cheap deal.
*I should stress this is the mindset at least for next seasons cap crunch.
*I should stress this is the mindset at least for next seasons cap crunch.
Cotton
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He doesn't hurt the team and is well liked.
Anyone with a bone to pick about Frederick Gauthier is a f***ing moron, of all the issues and possible complaints one could have about this team, the 4C getting paid league minimum shouldn't be amongst your top 20.
Anyone with a bone to pick about Frederick Gauthier is a f***ing moron, of all the issues and possible complaints one could have about this team, the 4C getting paid league minimum shouldn't be amongst your top 20.
CarterD
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I actually like Gauthier and think of him as a prospect of sorts. I think everyone can agree that Goats year was actually a decent one. Less falling down, was a bit more physical and actually backchecked.
The reason for this? He learned how to skate and worked his a** off in the summer and I expect him to do the same thing again. He's a hard worker who loves hockey. If he continues to improve his skating all facets of his game will improve, he doesn't use his body because he isn't stable enough on his feet.
Another thing people should keep in mind is he's only 23, while not young, he isn't exactly old either. I want tonsee another full year out of Gauthier (Provided he improves next year as much as he did this year.) He's cheap which is exactly what we need.
The reason for this? He learned how to skate and worked his a** off in the summer and I expect him to do the same thing again. He's a hard worker who loves hockey. If he continues to improve his skating all facets of his game will improve, he doesn't use his body because he isn't stable enough on his feet.
Another thing people should keep in mind is he's only 23, while not young, he isn't exactly old either. I want tonsee another full year out of Gauthier (Provided he improves next year as much as he did this year.) He's cheap which is exactly what we need.
Martin Skoula
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I didn't like him the last 2 years but honestly I liked him down the stretch and in the playoffs. I can see him turning into a softer Boyle if he works on getting his shot off faster. His foot speed just reached "good enough" levels this season, there might be some more he can squeeze out of that training.
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67Leafs67
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He's a solid 4th line centre, who has improved his skating vastly to become great at puck support. With speedy wingers like Ennis & Moore, he is the perfect defensive conscious with an active stick, and also an offensive support, getting in the right position to keep the cycle/forecheck going.
But he does this at a 4th line level. This is the type of player that he is, but he's never going to be able to do this head to head against other team's top six. What he can do is support Toronto's speedy, skilled wingers in the bottom six.
Not a perfect 4th line centre, but definitely not a problem on this team, or something that absolutely needs to be upgraded upon.
But he does this at a 4th line level. This is the type of player that he is, but he's never going to be able to do this head to head against other team's top six. What he can do is support Toronto's speedy, skilled wingers in the bottom six.
Not a perfect 4th line centre, but definitely not a problem on this team, or something that absolutely needs to be upgraded upon.
The Iceman
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He was a corpse on skates. His wingers played great. GOAT takes the shortest shifts of any player I have ever seen and couldn't get off the ice quick enough. He still falls once a shift. IF he would ever finish a check with bad intentions, stick up for a team mate, get a few more shots on net he could be useful. Trade him to Detroit for Glendening and have Detroit retain the salary difference. Maybe Detroit buys into some upside and youth???
I have always liked him. He was ALWAYS a work in progress. As others have said, if you want to bitch and cry, look elsewhere. Outside of " he would be a hell of a player if he tossed a hit" there is not really much people can say. It's comical. The Leafs pay him league minimum, hope he progresses( like he has up until now) and fans should keep quiet.
SeaOfBlue
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Solid 4C with upside. Wins draws, very smart, works hard, forechecks well, defensively responsible. That's why Nonis drafted him.
No 4C handles Bergeron. If he did, he could put up 20 points and still make 5 times what he's making now. I do think he faces off against higher QoC next year though.
Gauthier could get to 20 points next year, and that would make him an above average 4C with everything else he provides.
No 4C handles Bergeron. If he did, he could put up 20 points and still make 5 times what he's making now. I do think he faces off against higher QoC next year though.
Gauthier could get to 20 points next year, and that would make him an above average 4C with everything else he provides.
Jimmy Firecracker
Fire Sheldon.
A generic 4th line C. Maybe he can start penalty killing next year. He made big strides this season, maybe it can continue.
Commander Clueless
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Big, cheap, and fills a spot without getting lit up constantly.
Not what we hoped he'd be, but a useful player nonetheless.
Not what we hoped he'd be, but a useful player nonetheless.
Bomber0104
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A borderline NHL'er.
May as well get used to seeing players of his ilk.
With soon to be 3 players making in excess of $10M/year, we're only going to be able to afford minimum wage depth players.
May as well get used to seeing players of his ilk.
With soon to be 3 players making in excess of $10M/year, we're only going to be able to afford minimum wage depth players.
Menzinger
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The best depth players on this team were some of the lowest paid guys, the worst were some the worst ere among the highest paid. Faulty to presume that higher money means better quality players.
TML Dynasty
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Hard to get scored on when youre rarely on the ice but I get your point. Is it that hard to believe I think we could use an upgrade here?
It's actually something that the 4th line holds its own against a good opponent's 4th line and Gauthier isn't soft but he isn't hard either. I still get the desire for some snarl on the 4th line. Not being a liability is good for a 4th line but a 4th that's a royal pain and a line your opponent doesn't want on the ice against its better lines is most ideal.
Nithoniniel
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He's what I'd expect from a 4C; good on draws, responsible in D-zone, not a terrible liability and is a good cap hit. Yes, he's so, so, slow and honestly, who expects a 4th liner to produce a ton of offence? I think some of the frustration with him is he was a 1st round draft pick but when you look up the 2013 draft, it ain't so bad
He's not bad, not great. Decent option as a cheap 4th line center. Needs to be a little more aggressive.
7even
Offered and lost
You're overselling Tyler Biggs, who was .38PPG in the English league this year.
I'll never stop being pissed off at that trade. Gibson and Rakell, Jesus tap-dancing Christ.
