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moon · 11-28-2013, 07:24 PM

Selfishly as a big fan of the WJHC and a Canada fan I definitely want him to go.

I think that how much it helps/hurts is being overstated here I think it likely doesn't change much either way in terms of his development.

The Flames are already out of the play-off race so that takes that concern out of it so I think it comes down to what they think is best for Monahan and what he wants to do if he has a strong feeling either way.

If he seems like he is hitting a wall a bit like young kids do then I think it is a good chance for him to get a bit of a break from the NHL grind and go have a blast playing with his peers and for his country. If he is playing well then I can see why the Flames would want to keep him here to continue his development.

I don't think there is a right or wrong answer and either way he is likely to develop into a very good, if not great, NHL player.

11-28-2013, 07:24 PM	#126
moon Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lethbridge Exp:	Selfishly as a big fan of the WJHC and a Canada fan I definitely want him to go. I think that how much it helps/hurts is being overstated here I think it likely doesn't change much either way in terms of his development. The Flames are already out of the play-off race so that takes that concern out of it so I think it comes down to what they think is best for Monahan and what he wants to do if he has a strong feeling either way. If he seems like he is hitting a wall a bit like young kids do then I think it is a good chance for him to get a bit of a break from the NHL grind and go have a blast playing with his peers and for his country. If he is playing well then I can see why the Flames would want to keep him here to continue his development. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer and either way he is likely to develop into a very good, if not great, NHL player.