Who is the best player that Barkov has gone head to head with in league play?
Are there any guys in Barkov's league that will be solid NHLers with 2 years? Marcus Granlund does well in that league....... anyone planning on him making the Flames in 2-3 years.
The best players in his league are not even high level AHL calibre... not as good as Kolanos.
Same question for Lindholm?
How can you tell how good they are when they never get to play against guys with the talent and ability to play in the NHL?
The better Swedes and Finns that are not good enough for the NHL go play in the KHL.
The Flames had the best player in the KHL on their roster last year......
The league that Monahan plays in has at least 3-6 centres that will be playing in the NHL on a regular basis likely within the next year, 2 years on the outside. Jenner, Schiffle, Strome. I didn't see the games, but if Monahan was able to hold his own against these guys, it is far more impressive than Barkov playing 35 year old Ville Niemenin to a standstill.
If the Flames don't get Monahan I would be very comfortable with them trading #6 to Columbus for #14 and #19 or the #10 and #24 from the Stars.
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