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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
I am. Especially with the fact that neither Bennett nor Monahan have actually proven they are going to develop into a Kopitar-calibre #1C. Matthews is by far your best bullet in the chamber for that class of franchise center(and projects closer to Malkin territory).
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Then you keep Matthews and move Monahan or Bennet. I'd be inclined to move Monahan. The Leafs might even part with their first-rounder for him.
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Originally Posted by saillias
There is a downside. You end up like Colorado where Paul Statsny left for free agency because he didn't see where he fit. The idea of three elite centers is good for the team, maybe not such a good opportunity for the player to maximize his value.
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Exactly. The Flames draft Matthews and the next day Monahan and Bennet are talking to their agents about what this means for their futures.