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Originally Posted by moon
I know you asked the OP and not me but I put Jones ahead of Begin (much, much, much, better player), Bouma, Horak (I see both as wingers at NHL level and he is better than Horak), Knight (shown 0 in the NHL and little in his NCAA career to indicate he will be anything). I probably put him ahead of Monahan because I would rather see Monahan play top 6 or OHL than 3rd/4th line center but if they want Monahan in top 6 and say Backland/Stajan as the 3rd line guy then obviously Monahan is above Jones.
I would have it ideally (meaning Monahan plays well enough to be a top 6 guy) center depth:
Monahan
Stajan
Backland
Jones
No Monahan:
Stajan
Backland
Jones
Bouma/Knight
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I couldn't have put it any better myself. My thoughts exactly. I really don't feel that rushing Monahan is of any benefit. IF he earns a spot, all the better. But if he can't compete at the NHL level, send him back to dominate. This team with him doesn't become cup contenders (yet).
On second thought. I might put Reinhart on par with Jones. Though I think Reinhart will be the better player with time.