I think Monahan and Gaudreau are very special players. I think once the big line stepped it made up for the loss of Gio. Listening to Monahan today the guy is a natural leader and wants to take another step forward.
I think Johnny will be a top 5 player in the league when he is 25 and will take another step forward next year.
Gio will not let this team slip. The young players that are learning under him are building a culture of winning by hard work and team play.
This organization has an identity and culture. There are a solid group of veteran leaders that have all bought in. There is a large crop of young players that could lead this franchise for years of contenting for and hopefully winning Cups
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