7.7 for 8 years with a limited NMC

thats my bet.
- Dozzer

My heavens!

Then later on: “We’ve just eaten up some cap space but we’re working on a couple of things that might free up some as well. If that happens, it’ll have an impact.”


- nonis

Would still have an impact, no? I don't know too much about the player, never seen him play, like I said to you, going by stats it is eerily similar to Joel Champagne.
- LeafMan

Adam sad

Sadam!

Adam sad

Sadam!
- AdamFrench

The one with the weird name out of Niagara will probably be the best out of the bunch.

Any idea why Gauthier only has 1 Q year under the belt?
- Feeling Glucky?

Was going to go to Harvard, but was taped out of it

Putting contract numbers aside, who should Nonis pursue more, Horton or Clarkson?

Putting contract numbers aside, who should Nonis pursue more, Horton or Clarkson?
- vermie22

If Horton hadn't had 3 concussions or something in the past 2 years I'd say him.

Saw some talk on Gauthier so figured I'd post this. Someone made a highlight video of him from the U18 tournament. It really makes him out to be a beast defensively.

7.7 for 8 years with a limited NMC

thats my bet.
- Dozzer

hope not
I am fine with the money but with the way the league is with salary caps and constant lockouts not to mention potential for injuries. I wouldn't want to sign anyone for more than 5 years. Excluding top guys like Crosby Towes Tavares etc

Would still have an impact, no? I don't know too much about the player, never seen him play, like I said to you, going by stats it is eerily similar to Joel Champagne.
- LeafMan

I hope he's not David steckel.

Saw some talk on Gauthier so figured I'd post this. Someone made a highlight video of him from the U18 tournament. It really makes him out to be a beast defensively.
- daeth

Needs a lot of work on his skating ability. Very slow.

Would still have an impact, no? I don't know too much about the player, never seen him play, like I said to you, going by stats it is eerily similar to Joel Champagne.
- LeafMan

Not quite...

Champagne's rookie year saw him get only 22 points in 62 games, and his draft year saw him get 40 points in 70

Gauthier's rookie/draft year saw him put up 60 in 62.

As previously stated, he had a broken jaw early in the year, and couldn't take anything other than fluids for a week- that probably slowed him down a bit offensively.

And while Champagne was similarly touted as a very good shut-down player, the major drawbacks on him were his lack of physical effort, poor offensive instincts, and poor skating. Scouts are saying pretty much the opposite of all that for Gauthier.

Hopefully Gauthier doesn't follow Champagne's headcase antics, asking for a max rookie deal, when even Schenn and Kadri didn't get one.

Needs a lot of work on his skating ability. Very slow.
- bixll

Long stride, makes him look slower. Moves very well, given he's 6'5

Needs a lot of work on his skating ability. Very slow.
- bixll

Get to work Barb underhill!

If Horton hadn't had 3 concussions or something in the past 2 years I'd say him.
- AdamFrench

I agree, he brings more skill and clutch play..but injury history/baggage definitely increases the risk. Also, wonder if he would even consider the Leafs now that Bolland is on the team, and the fact he would have play against his old team a bunch.

Needs a lot of work on his skating ability. Very slow.
- bixll

Thats the first thing I noticed too but he's a kid. Got the physical tools.

Long stride, makes him look slower. Moves very well, given he's 6'5
- Feeling Glucky?

You seem defensive...some might say...Gauthier-like.

Needs a lot of work on his skating ability. Very slow.
- bixll

As an 18 year old I'm sure there's a long list of things he has to work on lol.

Long stride, makes him look slower. Moves very well, given he's 6'5
- Feeling Glucky?

Nice video.. obviously he's gonna look good in a highlight reel, but looks like his defensive awareness is right up there.

Looks like he could use a little work in the finishing department. But nice potential forsure. Also looking at the numbers it appears he shows up when it counts

Saw some talk on Gauthier so figured I'd post this. Someone made a highlight video of him from the U18 tournament. It really makes him out to be a beast defensively.
- daeth

Frederick "Freight train" Gauthier.

You seem defensive...some might say...Gauthier-like.
- AdamFrench

Somebody posted that video on hfboards saying you'd fall in love with the player once you saw that.

I can't say I did... he's got awful, awful finish. I don't know how he got 22 goals in the Q

Would still have an impact, no? I don't know too much about the player, never seen him play, like I said to you, going by stats it is eerily similar to Joel Champagne.
- LeafMan

He was useless. Well he was anytime i saw the Rocket

It is not his size, it is the lack of speed with which he moving forward that makes him look slow. And at 18, he should be quicker for sure..

Somebody posted that video on hfboards saying you'd fall in love with the player once you saw that.

I can't say I did... he's got awful, awful finish. I don't know how he got 22 goals in the Q
- Feeling Glucky?

I imagine he shot the puck at the net once in a while and it went in 22 times.

Somebody posted that video on hfboards saying you'd fall in love with the player once you saw that.

I can't say I did... he's got awful, awful finish. I don't know how he got 22 goals in the Q
- Feeling Glucky?

My bet, he was standing in front of the net and someone hit him with the puck.