[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Please don't resort to this kind of discussion.

I'm not saying that Toews isn't gritter than Monahan.

But what does Toews ACTUALLY DO that makes him more "gritty" than Monahan?

Play a stronger two way game? Be considered a strong playoff performer? Be a better skater?

If these are all things that make somebody a grittier player, then sign me up.

I think Toews would be considered grittier because he battles harder along the boards and in front of the net than Monahan and he protects the puck better than Monahan. He's harder to play against than Monahan at this point in time.