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Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames
In other words, he doesn't generate his own offense which is what I previously said... When 80% of your goals are coming from 1 foot from the net, you need teammates who can get you the puck in tight. Where-as Bennett is able to turn a 3 on 2 rush against into a frigging breakaway. That's called creating your own offense.
Earlier in the season Gaudreau and Bennett were paired together in order for Bennett to get on a role and build confidence. 3 points in 2 games playing with Gaudreau to date. Did Hartley keep the line together? No, because Monahan had 0 points in the same time and Hartley wanted him to contribute offensively as well.
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Monahan creates offence by getting in position to score, which he did even without Gaudreau. True, he was "sheltered" but that was more a defensive sheltering. He also had inferior linemates but still managed to score. A team needs shooters and that's what Monahan is. Hull didn't "create his own offence" either, by your standards, neither did Bossy, Esposito, etc.
Johnny and Monahan complement each other. I am not convinced that if Monahan hung onto the puck more and dangled it would mean more team goals overall.