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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
I think Monahan has a spot to lose going into camp. He'll have to be injured or really show he's not ready. I think the Flames are expecting to see him in those 9 regular season games at the least.
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If he has to be one of the top two in camp to land an NHL spot then it will be a battle.
If he has to be one of the top four in camp then he's a lock.
The key to the above is what's best for the player and the team.
If playing third line minutes is good for his development compared to dominating in the OHL, then no problem. But if that stunts him then you have to look at the top two center spots as his hurdle.
Then you have to look at the Flames. Is burning a year of ELC a good idea? Is the difference between third line center and the OHL domination worth that year of UFA coming earlier?
Should that be a concern for a team that pays to the camp?
Should that be a concern for a player that seems like Richie Cunningham? (loyal)
Should the Flames let the marketing side of having him to talk about all season sway their opinion?
Lots to talk about