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Originally Posted by TheSutterDynasty
I can't help but think people are being a tad optimistic about this year. But that comes down to opinion.
Good examples, though Getzlaf turned out pretty good. Did Teubert have a past of slacking off before he was drafted?
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I'm just saying that Monahan was not expected to come in and carry the offensive load, and still isn't. The popular sentiment coming into the year was that Monahan would likely play 3rd group type minutes with sheltered competition and he has shown himself above and beyond that. The team hasn't forced him into that role, he's done it himself.
I can't really speak to Teubert before (outside of him being a doosh), but I definitely noticed it afterwards. Yeah Getzlaf turned out great obviously, but he did slack ass due to knowing he's NHL worthy. Not saying Mono would but ya.