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Originally Posted by Regorium

I thought for a long time whether I should include Toews in there because I figured some would take that point and not comprehend the rest of the post. I could easily argue that Bergeron is a #1C as well. Heck Couture is a legitimate #1C as well. Why just point out Toews and not my other choices?

I'll say that perhaps the "true #1C" words were poorly used on my part, but I had hoped people would understand the context for which it was said. For that I mean the #1C role is GENERALLY used to define a go-to offensive center - Thornton, Crosby, Malkin, Stamkos, Datysuk, Tavares are stereotypical. I'm talking about needing a go-to 1st line offensive talent, and having a center anchor that top line in Draisaitl might be the best result.

I'm just saying that Drasaitl has the ability to anchor a new top line by himself. Dal Colle and Bennett are complementary pieces to what we currently have. We need both, but unless we're thinking Eichel/McDavid (who also seem to have the potential to anchor new lines), I think it'd be better to get the center.

Also, I'm saying we HAVE our Toews already - Monahan is that guy. Would you rather have 2 Toews or a Toews and a Kane?

If you think Monahan plays like Toews, you haven't been paying close attention.