Ethan Gauthier sees himself in a disturbing duet with Josh Anderson

Ethan Gauthier is likely to be the first Quebecer to hear his name called at the draft in three weeks’ time. The young man, who is Denis’ son, is an interesting prospect.

We know that the CH, at one point, had him in its sights. We also know that he met the Flanelle this week at the combine.

One of the main points of his candidacy is his ability to play robustly. He may not be the tallest player (5’11), but he comes from a family where playing softly is not an option.

Go hard or go home, basically.

After meeting with the Canadiens, the young man spoke to the media. We saw several interviews this week from the man who grew up in an NHL environment because of his father’s work.

That’s got to be an advantage, right?

But if there’s one aspect in particular that sticks out in my mind, it’s the fact that his physical game can mix with a certain arrogance on the ice – in a good way.

Basically, the young man likes to disturb.

And as Anthony Martineau reports, the NHL prospect says that if he were drafted by the Habs, which he’d love to be, he might be able to form a good duo to disrupt the opposition.

On paper, it’s true that it would be very interesting. After all, when a guy says he’s ready to hit the Tkachuk, it’s because he’s hungry.

Ethan Gauthier:

“I love to disturb… in every way. I talk, I hit, I laugh. I’m at my best when the stakes are at their highest. If Montreal drafts me, I think a pairing with Josh Anderson could do quite a bit of damage!”

– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) June 9, 2023

We all agree that if a player has talent and dog, it helps a field hockey team win games and become “hard to play against” on the ice throughout a season.

And that’s even if John Scott would surely find Gauthier too small for the club’s core .

Gossip

– Why is this the case this year?

It’s been whispered in my ear that dinners between the CH and the hopefuls have been extremely rare up to now, if not non-existent.

I’ll keep digging.

– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) June 9, 2023

– Still.

Since his arrival in Vegas, Jonathan Marchessault has been among the NHL’s playoff elite. He’s even ahead of Pastrnak, Kucherov, Stamkos, Ovechkin, Draisaitl and McDavid among scorers! pic.twitter.com/8hcsnVR6CS

– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) June 9, 2023

– L.A. wants a goalie.

Some important offseason business was done this week but the @LAKings still need a goalie. There are a few options, including one that’s already in place (for now). https://t.co/FyPBebv7Q5

– Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) June 9, 2023

– What to do about fighting in the QMJHL? [98.5 FM]

– We hear you.

The Montreal Canadiens have never had a player like Lane Hutson in their prospect pool.

He’s one of the most exciting prospects in field hockey, and his development has just begun in earnest.

The best is yet to come for the #GoHabsGo prospect.

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– Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) June 9, 2023