I think Monahan will make the team. But I also think he will get sent down before 9 games, and I'm kind of uneasy about that. Yes it would be nice to save that entry-level year, but what kind of message does it send to the kids if they come in and earn a spot, only to be sent down because of money issues? I think if he earns a spot and deserves to stay up, he should stay the full year (like Jordan Stahl did with Pittsburgh, who went on to have an amazing rookie season).
On the other hand, I get why some people want him sent down. Were not contenders next season or after, and having that extra ELC year might mean the difference between adding that extra player who might put us over the edge once the time is right. Tough decision for management to make. But these are the kinds of problems I'm glad the team has now.
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