[Flames Draft Watcher]

Monahan has 1st line potential according to all the scouting guides I've bought so I'm not sure what New Era is on about. I know McKeens isnt as huge on him. Monahan isn't relying on hype more than anybody else, seems to be a buzzword that New Era likes to throw around as if that somehow makes Monahan less attractive.

Nothing really to indicate that Lindholm has higher potential. Both project as skilled playmaking centres. From what ive read Lindholm is more competitive, smaller, slightly better skater with a worse shot. Both are excellent playmakers with high hockey sense.

I'm actually higher on Monahan after reading ISS, Redline and FC. Redline has Monahan at 6 calling him a playmaking two way first line centre comparing him stylistically to Joe Thornton/Ron Francis. ISS says he has elite playmaking and vision combined with dominant puck possession. According to ISS Monahan has better Size/Strength, better Puck Skills, better Offensive Play. According to ISS Lindholm has better Skating, Physical Play, Competitiveness and Hockey Sense. ISS lists Lindholm's strengths as work ethic, hockey IQ and leadership. ISS lists Monahan's strengths as incredible vision, puck protection and forcing turnovers.