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Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
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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You would have a point about this whole 'stereotype' thing except the fact that if the Flames didn't go on a winning streak at the end of the season that this thread would be about MacKinnnon or Druin who both happen to be Canadian players and what look to be superior prospects. There is no stereotypes going on here and simply a matter of differing opinion on two different players just like it would have been had it been about MacKinnnon or Druin with the 2nd or 3rd overall pick for the Flames. One of them would have been ahead of the other in the poll just as there is here and it has absolutely nothing to do with the nationality of the players and simply the prospect that a small majority thinks is the better pick. Monahan may still be the guy that the Flames pick but accept that some fans would rather the Flames take the Swedish guy.