The main question is whether Monahan and Bennett are being rushed by playing the top-line minutes or not.
I see them as our future 1-2 punch combo (similar to what Bruins have in Bergeron and Krejci) and I'm really getting worried that this situation will hurt their confidence and slow down their development. They are carrying the heavy burden of struggling team - as 19 and 21 year old players. I'm not sure if this is the right way of developing our centre core.
I'd seriously consider promoting Stajan to the top line at this point.
Colborne - Stajan - Hudler
Gaudreau - Monahan - Jones
Jooris - Bennet - Frolik
Bollig - Backlund - Raymond/Grant
looks good to me
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