Calgary Flames 5 Best Performers In November
By Luke Ryan
Johnny Gaudreau isn’t a new name to anyone, not least Calgary Flames fans. They will however be delighted that he is showing zero signs of the usual sophomore slump.
He showed absolutely no inhibitions on the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks, against some of the biggest names in hockey in Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. In fact, he chose the reigning Stanley Cup champions to net the game-winning goal on overtime against.
His point tally of 4 goals and 5 assists compares well with team mates, Sam Bennett and Sean Monahan and represents the second-best goal total for a Calgary Flames player in November.
As always it’s his speed, stick-handling and all-round vision for the game that shines through and the three-on-three overtime rules seem almost tailored for him.
His coach and team-mates know they’re lucky to have him; should he continue as he is currently his season is being projected as a 75 point year. That in a Calgary Flames team that is struggling massively to dish up more goals than it’s opponents thus far this year.
Not half bad for the short guy that went unclaimed until the 4th round in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Next: Number #1: Sean Monahan