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Post by The Habitual Fan on Dec 4, 2019 14:25:31 GMT -5
Hey this is not a rumor or anything I read, just my own thought after reading an article on the Leafs today that I thought I would throw out there.
Toronto are tight against the cap and will need to send players down or put someone on waivers to clear room for when Marner returns. One of the names mentioned was Gauthier who is on a 2 year deal. If they put him on waivers he would likely be claimed, now I haven't seen him enough to know his deficiencies or how well he skates. However he does have 107 NHL games of experience, he is only 24 and is a 6'5' center that is well over 200lbs. He is also from Laval and was a first round pick so has some talent.
Would he be worth Montreal trading a 4th round pick to get him? He could be happy to be playing in Montreal that may spark something in him plus he is a big body that you could put in the lineup against bigger teams and spot on the 3rd and 4th lines.
Montreal and Laval are lacking size so I don't see how this would hurt. It helps the Leafs a bit with cap space plus an mid-pick, but could help the habs more in the long term if he realizes his potential.
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Post by folatre on Dec 4, 2019 16:06:03 GMT -5
He was a first round pick and he seems like a kid working hard to stay in the league. However, the overall player profile just does not seem compelling enough to give up a 4th rounder. Gauthier is not a good skater, though he has improved. He kills penalties yet does not really excel in that role. Despite being a big body, he does not play with a serious physical edge. And basically his skill level is that of a fourth liner.
Bergevin and Julien are huge fans of Nate Thompson so I doubt they would supplant him with Gauthier. Could Gauthier play LW. I suppose he could (and right now I would play him in front of Hudon or Peca), though he would likely be in the press box as soon as Byron returns.
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Post by blny on Dec 4, 2019 16:22:36 GMT -5
He was a first round pick and he seems like a kid working hard to stay in the league. However, the overall player profile just does not seem compelling enough to give up a 4th rounder. Gauthier is not a good skater, though he has improved. He kills penalties yet does not really excel in that role. Despite being a big body, he does not play with a serious physical edge. And basically his skill level is that of a fourth liner. Bergevin and Julien are huge fans of Nate Thompson so I doubt they would supplant him with Gauthier. Could Gauthier play LW. I suppose he could (and right now I would play him in front of Hudon or Peca), though he would likely be in the press box as soon as Byron returns. This is how I see it. It's a deck chair move, but he doesn't fit with the other chairs. |
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Post by franko on Dec 4, 2019 17:09:19 GMT -5
. . . he seems like a kid working hard to stay in the league . . . Gauthier is not a good skater, though he has improved. He kills penalties yet does not really excel in that role. Despite being a big body, he does not play with a serious physical edge. And basically his skill level is that of a fourth liner. so you're saying that he'd fit right in here? |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Dec 4, 2019 17:25:55 GMT -5
There was a time where I'd have considered Frederick Gauthier but that ship has sailed ... Marc Bergevin has no problem finding lower-lines guys and that's who Gauthier is ... the problem is that the Habs have plenty of lower-lines guys and that's not what the team needs more of ... it looks like they still need a 1st-line centre ... I like Philip Danault, don't get me wrong, but we have to better down the middle ... thought Max Domi might have been the answer last year, but he seems to have misplaced his mojo (keep him at centre, though) ...
Cheers.
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Post by jkr on Dec 4, 2019 22:14:53 GMT -5
Is it fair to compare Gauthier to McCarron? They are both big body centres drafted in the 1st round who have struggled to stay in the NHL.
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Post by Cranky on Dec 4, 2019 23:37:06 GMT -5
Is it fair to compare Gauthier to McCarron? They are both big body centres drafted in the 1st round who have struggled to stay in the NHL. Both of them were drafted with Boyle in mind. FAIL |
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Post by The Habitual Fan on Dec 5, 2019 8:19:10 GMT -5
Well that all seems unanimous LOL
I didn't know much about him except being a big kid from Laval and only 24.
Sounds like a straight swap for McCarron who was picked just before the league changed course and these guys lost out.
Thanks
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Post by seventeen on Dec 5, 2019 15:18:20 GMT -5
. . . he seems like a kid working hard to stay in the league . . . Gauthier is not a good skater, though he has improved. He kills penalties yet does not really excel in that role. Despite being a big body, he does not play with a serious physical edge. And basically his skill level is that of a fourth liner. so you're saying that he'd fit right in here? Nice to see you on the dark side, franko. I don't mind Gauthier, but his skill set is not difficult to replace. He's also a centre and we have Poehling, Vejdemo and Evans in Laval who could quite easily fill that role. Now, if we're talking Kapanen..... |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Dec 17, 2019 12:41:59 GMT -5
Is it fair to compare Gauthier to McCarron? They are both big body centres drafted in the 1st round who have struggled to stay in the NHL. That was my thought too. They might be a good fit on the Raptors> |
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Post by Skilly on Dec 17, 2019 13:41:02 GMT -5
If he is waived , MTL can get him for free if they want him … I don't see anyone else picking him up
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Post by jkr on Dec 18, 2019 8:56:25 GMT -5
After having a long goalless spell he's scored in 2 straight games.
I would put him above McCarron ( not saying much) because he's managed to carve out a regular spot on a good team.
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