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Originally Posted by _Q_
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.
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To be fair most of these guys haven't played a game of NHL hockey yet. Knight is further along then most of them and requires less tempering of expectation.
What I like about Knight isn't his top 6 upside. He has the potential to be a very good defensive C that can drive a checking line. That isn't as flashy as a possible 30 goal scorer. But it arguably helps the team more.
If he never puts up more then a 35 point season in the NHL I will be happy if he can be that defensive C. That said, he has the vision and tool box to put up reasonable points in the NHL. If he can be a 50-point C with that defensive skill set he will be a very valuable player.