I think part of the problem is that the Flames didn't exactly set him up for success either. Most skilled rookies that are doing well are paired with a couple of veterans/superstars which make it quite a bit easier to do well. Had he been in Hertl (Thornton), Johnson (St.Louis) or MacKinnon (Duchene) shoes I think he would be up in the NHL producing right now. The Flames have Hudler who has been good for helping Monahan.
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