To be clear, this isn't a "throw Monahan under the bus" thread. Yes, it is a bit of a hyperbole to say that he has been invisible. But I think everyone can agree that he is performing well below expectations right now. In his rookie season he had 22 goals, and last season he had 31. He's currently on pace for 12.
People were saying the same things during the playoffs last year -- something doesn't quite look "right". It appears part of that (last year) was due to an injury.
I have no issues if this is just a little slump he's going through. I do think he is/will be a solid #1 NHL centre, if not a spectacular #2. I also think, especially given his age, that he has been EXTREMELY good in his first two years. Just not seeing it at the start of year #3 though.
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