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Originally Posted by moon
At worst a 3rd line scorer like Stempniak? Knight a lock to be a quality 2nd/3rd line center?
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Agreed. Our top prospect (Baertschi) is as close to being a lock as a 2nd/3rd line forward next season as there is. If Monahan can lock up the 2nd/3rd line centre position next season, it would be considered a great success for him and probably get him nominated for the Calder. If 24 year old, 5th year pro, former 1st rounder, Mikael Backlund can consistently play on the second line and not look out of place there, I would also consider that a great season for him.
Not saying I don't like Corban Knight, because I do, but you guys need to seriously temper expectations for him. The guy hasn't played a minute of pro hockey yet. He's good, but there are way more players ahead of him right now in our system.