Gaudreau may be more flashy, and put up more points, but I don't think Monahan is any further behind in his development. He's an all around guy, and probably deserves just as much. Also remember, finding a solid center is harder than finding a great winger, so Monahan's value would be higher anyway even if he was a step behind.
Could Monahan get better? Of course, but I think Gaudreau has another level too. Remember, they're both only 2 years in and 1 year in respectively. Of course they're going to be behind a lot of those players you named, especially at center because that takes longer to develop properly.
I see them getting similar deals.
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