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Originally Posted by MattyC
Not a fan of this article, especially once it got to comparing Monahan vs Sven and why Monahan stayed when Sven went. Seemed to base the argument purely on the points they were/weren't getting to show that Monahan was coddled while Sven did at least as well but was sent down.
This shows a lack of understanding of what coaching's criteria is for remaining in the lineup. Hint: Scoring matters little compared to effort and 2-way play.
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Agreed. A couple of the things Monahan was praised on was his coachability and maturity. That is what kept him in the line-up. He was able to accept criticisms and dealt with it. He never stopped working even during the slumps.
Baertschi was pretty much useless without the puck. He just doesn't do the little things that end up mattering in the bigger picture. With Monahan, you could at least count on him to make the smart, albeit less stunning decision on the ice.