[i]Talent Analysis

Strong on his skates and with excellent offensive vision, most believe that Gauthier-Leduc is just beginning to scratch the surface of his potential. With a strong shot from the point and great puck-moving ability, the Quebec native has solid size, but needs to be more assertive defensively and continue to round out his overall game.
Future

Gauthier-Leduc will continue his development in the QMJHL in 2011-12. He is a candidate for Canada’s world junior championship team and should establish himself as one of the best QMJHL defenseman by season’s end. Gauthier-Leduc is the most talented offensive defenseman in the Sabres prospect pool but because of the deficiencies in his overall game he may not play his first pro game until 2013-14 season.