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Originally Posted by flamesforcup
I really dont think he is that great defensivly right now. And when you watch him he doesnt drive the play like Gaudreau does. Be honest without Gaudreau on his line do you think he could drive a line like a #1 centre?...
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I think Monahan is just as effective at driving the play as is Gaudreau. He plays a very different style of game, which contributes greatly to how dramatically he is being under-rated in this thread. And yes, I honestly believe that he would have no problem producing around his current rate with or without Gaudreau.
It is borderline nonsense for people to insist that Monahan is a "good second line centre." The kid ranked in the 95th percentile of production among all designated centres to play in the NHL last year, and he was one of only three players in the top-thirty at his position under the age of 22-years-old.