As many hockey pundits are writing up speculation blogs on Johnny Hockey's contract negotiations, a gem of a blog was found on TSN's BarDown about the stick flex Gaudreau uses.
Warrior equipment manager has confirmed that Johnny Gaudreau uses a 55 flex stick. Wait, what? A 55 flex?
Now wait, shouldn't he be using a senior flex, like a 95-100 flex stick? Or if you match with his weight at least a 75 flex?
Well it turns out he isn't the only NHLer that uses a lower flex to increase the velocity and whip that goes into their shots. Former Toronto Maple Leaf and recent Stanley Cup Champion (Penguins) Phil Kessel (200 lbs) must be using a 100 flex stick. Nope!
According to a 2014 article by James Mirtle: “His stick, manufactured by Easton, is believed to have a flex rating of less than 70, one of the lowest in the league.”
So all you beer leaguers out there that swear by the 100 flex give an 85 flex a try.