For me, I would prefer a guy who shoots right, as Monahan is a left shot, and someone who can finish off the chances that Gaudreau generates. If they are a bigger body who can help keep possession of the puck, that would also help make that line more effective.
I would opt for Brouwer, Pribyl or Chiasson personally, though I could see Brouwer deployed with Bennett as a veteran to help him out.
Chiasson is not a true top line forward, but he has the physical gifts and skillset to address what that unit needs. Pribyl is a wildcard; it will depend on how well he adapts to the smaller ice, but he could be a good fit there also
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