For the record I think Monahan projects into a player like Jordan Staal. A really good 50 point selke level C that can probably but up 65 points if given the right sort of minutes.
I have him rated as one of our three AAA prospects (check the link below) and the Flames second best prospect behind Baertschi.
I am not really sure how that is a negative projection.
I also think it is possible he matures into a really good 1C. Just like I think it is possible he doesn't realize his potential as being a Jordan Staal level player. But I think the cautious but realistic projection for him right now is to be a 2C. Fans have the summer time post draft tendency to project every prospect as if they reach the ceiling of their range.
In terms of projecting the needs of the team going forward I don't think you can say 'we have our 1C issue licked because Jankowski and Monahan are in the system'.
Regardless, the purpose of the blog and the post wasn't to debate the 1C position or Monahan. It was simply to point out that although we have made some very strong improvements to the prospect pool there are still gaps. At least in terms of supporting a full scale rebuild. And this thing will take time. So enjoy the prospects and the development and the building of a new foundation. But don't expect the Flames to make a major playoff push a season from now with a top 6 of this years draft picks.
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