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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I think that comes with the territory when a prospect is well rounded but maybe lacks the elite skillset of the first tier prospects. That doesn't mean he won't be a solid #1 center. Besides every team needs a good #2 center so if that's what he turns into he will still be a solid contributor for this organization like a Daymond Langkow.
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Don't want to blow a top 10 pick on a Daymond Langkow. Daymond Langkows are available through trade. Number one centers are not. If Monahan doesn't project as a top line player or do anything at an exceptional level, then stay the hell away from him.
This team needs top end talent. Lindholm has been identified as having exceptional talent. The big thing Monahan has going for him is he's big, Canadian and plays in the OHL/QMJHL scouting hub of Ottawa. The more I read and hear about this kid the more I believe he is an average player riding a wave of hype. I'm terrified the Flames draft him and end up with another Rob Niedermayer or (worse) an Eric Nystrom. I don't want guys that have potential to be good, I want guys that have potential to be great. I'm not getting the "great" potential vibe from Monahan.