Oh I know.

I'm a big fan. I'll keep following him and I hope he turns into a 30 goal guy.
- BINGO!

I remember you being a big fan of DiGiuseppe when we signed him too, and he's been great for us since he was called up. Hopefully you're right about Gauthier too. To be fair, Keane is a hell of a player that you're getting back even if D prospects weren't a need.

This guy seems like Jason Chimera. The Caps version of him anyway.
I hope they get something good for Fast and move Kakko up a line. Gauthier goes to 3rd line?
Quinn will shuffle a million times anyway.
- WineryDog

Really, if that's what he becomes then it's a win for us. Give us a defensive responsible young guy who can score a little bit and costs half of what Fast would cost and that's good cap management.

He's signed for another year too at 800k. Gotta imagine with that much team control years left he isn't breaking the bank on the next contract either.

Really, if that's what he becomes then it's a win for us. Give us a defensive responsible young guy who can score a little bit and costs half of what Fast would cost and that's good cap management.

He's signed for another year too at 800k. Gotta imagine with that much team control years left he isn't breaking the bank on the next contract either.
- 2sticks1puck

He requires waivers next year, which is probably why Carolina decided to move on rather than taking on the risk of losing him for nothing when they needed to send him down.

Here are Scott Wheeler's takes on both prospects:

9. Julien Gauthier, RW, 22 (Charlotte Checkers)

Anytime you’re 6-foot-4, you can skate with power and speed off the rush, and you can overpower goalies with a hard shot, you’re probably going to work your way into an NHL role. He’s not going to surprise defenders with passes through their feet or a slick pass on the power play but Gauthier can get to the net to finish off plays or score from long range. Though he can be a little one-dimensional, he should thrive with a playmaking centre who can get him the puck and the Canes have no shortage of that player type on the way. I’m actually a little surprised he hasn’t been given more of an NHL look this season. He’s one of the better scorers in the AHL these days.

5. Joey Keane, RHD, 20 (Hartford Wolf Pack)

There are some kinks to the way Keane looks when he plays that will grab your attention when you watch him play. It can feel like he’s stiff or he’s slapping the puck around because of the way he holds his stick and his unique stance over his toes. His hands don’t look smooth, either. But he’s a physical presence who has borderline elite skating ability and just continues to prove he can be productive, join the rush, slide down the wall in the offensive zone, and play with toughness. I’m not sure he’s going to drive offence at the NHL level, but he can make plays here and there, he’s confident with the puck even when he may not have plus-level skill with it, his skating helps him escape trouble, and he provides a different look than most modern NHL defencemen. I could see him settling in as a versatile third-pairing option.

This is the exact kind of trade i wanted. Keep the proven commodity in ADA and trade the abundance of D prospects for forwards.

Here are Scott Wheeler's takes on both prospects:

9. Julien Gauthier, RW, 22 (Charlotte Checkers)

Anytime you’re 6-foot-4, you can skate with power and speed off the rush, and you can overpower goalies with a hard shot, you’re probably going to work your way into an NHL role. He’s not going to surprise defenders with passes through their feet or a slick pass on the power play but Gauthier can get to the net to finish off plays or score from long range. Though he can be a little one-dimensional, he should thrive with a playmaking centre who can get him the puck and the Canes have no shortage of that player type on the way. I’m actually a little surprised he hasn’t been given more of an NHL look this season. He’s one of the better scorers in the AHL these days.

5. Joey Keane, RHD, 20 (Hartford Wolf Pack)

There are some kinks to the way Keane looks when he plays that will grab your attention when you watch him play. It can feel like he’s stiff or he’s slapping the puck around because of the way he holds his stick and his unique stance over his toes. His hands don’t look smooth, either. But he’s a physical presence who has borderline elite skating ability and just continues to prove he can be productive, join the rush, slide down the wall in the offensive zone, and play with toughness. I’m not sure he’s going to drive offence at the NHL level, but he can make plays here and there, he’s confident with the puck even when he may not have plus-level skill with it, his skating helps him escape trouble, and he provides a different look than most modern NHL defencemen. I could see him settling in as a versatile third-pairing option.
- SkjeiStadium

Kinks and slapping the puck around, Wheeler really likes Keane huh

(frank) him we don't need another goddamn defenseman and Gauthier is my boy.

Huge, fast winger who should have been playing in Carolina this year but Brind'amour has a crush on Brock McGinn for some reason.


I'm pissed. Gauthier is going to be a menace.
- BINGO!

This is the exact kind of trade i wanted. Keep the proven commodity in ADA and trade the abundance of D prospects for forwards.
- Mtlca66

Except Miller or Lundkvist

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