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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I think you are wrong here. Backlund could very well be the forward group that is matched up against top lines and I am not sure that is the best spot for Johnny. I think putting him with a couple of bigger players is the right call.
Also Monahan was considered a great 2 way player coming out of junior and it is not unrealistic to think his play will improve next year however his minutes should still be somewhat sheltered like Johnny.
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I'd stick him with Jones and Backlund. Jones is a bigger body with a good shot. And Backlund would be able to keep up with Johnny's skill level, and could probably cover up his defensive deficiencies at tyhe start of the year.