Ethan Gauthier Scouting Reports

Gauthier is an interesting prospect who projects to be a pro who can be deployed in a variety of roles. He produces offense without sacrificing detail defensively.

Despite his, somewhat, lopsided statistics that describe a player who is a shooter more than a play maker - Ethan sees the ice and has the vision to distribute effectively off the rush and on the power-play. He has a stocky build, isn't punishing physically but also doesn't shy away from traffic, and a definite nose for the net. His skating has room to go to another level before he becomes a full-time professional, but his overall hockey sense and compete are already in place along with his potentially better than secondary offensive upside at the NHL level.

Solid skater who could use more explosiveness out of the blocks - which should come in time with more leg strength
Excellent vision - distributes very well off the rush and on the power-play
Defensively aware - collapses down to assist and doesn't cheat in his zone
Thinks the game well overall - brings an offensive element
Potential top 6 NHL upside - elements are skill and IQ