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Originally Posted by Zevo
I agree about needing to get used to playing against men and so far I have no issue with how he is progressing. I thought I read at the beginning of the season he was close to 200 lbs after a good off season of training. The coaches were really impressed in camp with his conditioning.
Still agree with you though. He seems to approach the game very methodically and learning how to use the body in the NHL compared to junior is just another step he seems to be making. He's not making big hits but I am starting to see him kind of rubbing guys out more.
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I also recall that he weighed in around 200lb's to start the season. This was a big reason why he wasn't sent back to junior. He's a centerman who already has the proper build to be successful in the NHL. I would be SUPER impressed if he's doing as well as he is weighing 20lbs less than his competition.
I'm not against sending him to Junior as it's never a bad thing to stomp the best players your age. He will get more international experience, recognition and have enjoyed an exciting, fresh tournament.
At the end of the day I think coaching should let Monahan decide. If it means a lot to him than it's not fair of management to keep him. This can become a great relationship builder for Monahan and the Flames.