I understand that the point of message boards is to generate discussion, but I can't believe there are some people in this thread that are so steadfastly fixed on either Monahan or Lindholm. I mean, I can see having a preference, but being so incredibly fixated on one of these guys over the other seems ridiculous.
I think both of these players are the real deal. How anyone can read scouting reports on Monahan and think Wayne Primeau is beyond me. How anyone can read scouting reports on Lindholm and think one-dimensional European sniper is beyond me as well.
Clearly this whole debate is a matter of stereotypes.
"Oh, he's a North American with a good defensive game? He'll be a third liner, tops..."
"Oh, he's a Swede who put up 30 points in 48 games in a men's league? He'll be an elite player..."
My preference is Monahan, but I'll be equally as ecstatic if they get Lindholm. I've read tons of scouting reports on both of these guys and they're damn near the same player, so either one of them in a Flames uniform will be awesome. Let's at least do some homework before declaring either player a plug or a likely bust. They both seem like 'can't miss' players to me.
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