Monahan did get opportunity his first year, absolutely. But he got the opportunities because he played well, same scenario as Gaudreau's rookie year.
BTW, I would rather have Monahan for a little less too, but my point was it was very fair (generous) for him, indicating that Treliving likely isn't trying to low ball Johnny. The reality is Johnny is a fantastic but largely one dimensional player. But it is a hugely important dimension.
Meanwhile Monahan isn't as dynamic offensively, but still puts up big numbers while having other facets to his game than JG. And I can understand the concern about how much Johnny is the catalyst for Monahans production, except for the data which refutes it.
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