I would really like to see Monahan and Gaudreau split up. They are good together, but I think Monahan can be just as effective if given decent linemates. I think he is more engaged and drives possession well with the puck on his stick, though for sure he is absolutely deadly in the slot waiting for that pass.
He is certainly clutch. This is the 2nd (or is it 3rd?) year in a row where his second half has been nearly a PPG? Never mind his 3rd period goals and OT goals, as well as his game winning goals. Kid is becoming a beast, and still criminally underrated around the league. He has also noticeably become better along the boards and in the defensive zone.
He is well on his way to becoming a franchise center (if he isn't already there yet).
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