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Originally Posted by Fire
Agree 100%. Loaning him to the WJC sends a bad message to the fans and the rest of the team. It says winning NHL games is less important than some junior tournament.
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With the amount of people that want picks over a playoff birth I'd say fans already have the wrong message.
This decision would be about Monahan, not the FLames. Do they feel their top prospect can benefit from playing in the tournament? Then yes he should go. And yes it's a step down in competition but there's an intangible to be said for the opportunity to represent your country in a highly visible tournament where he would likely be the captain. You can't measure the type feeling that would give an 18 year old kid. I think it's important for them to go if they can be a difference and win a gold. Remember, Monahans never really had the opportunity to win anything, could be great for him to (potentially) experience winning.