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Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman
That's ok. He's so young. I was never a fan of him making the team in the first place. Even MacKinnon is struggling. Monahan isn't a god. It's going to take him time just like every prospect. The mere fact he is showing he belongs is a great first step. I think his hot start benchmarked some tough expectations.
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Didn't expect the start he had at all, nor for him to continue that pace and that kind of offense. But he's in a pretty deep lull right now for the kind of player he's shown he can be. I expected at least a better display of ice IQ than I saw tonight. He was throwing pucks at people's feet. Plays were dying on his stick.
It's forgivable due to his situation. But for a guy raved about most for a strong 200 ft game and smarts, he's not playing to his strengths at all at the moment.
Have full confidence in his future with the team, though. Don't get me wrong.
I think the WJC would've been good for him, just to get the feel of netting a few goals again..