Both players were poised for a slow start IMO. You have 2 young players who broke out hue in their second year in the league. Monahan plateaued last year but stillsrt a career high in points and assists. Both players were rewarded with fat long term deals this summer that make them the highest paid forwards on the team. Monahan injured his back in the summer, missed the World Cup, and only got 1 exhibition game. Johnny played great at the worlds but lost momentum skipping camp for a holdout.
New coach, new system, new contracts, young players. Not shocked they are struggling right now (even though Johnny leads the team in points and Monahan is on pace for 30+goals).
I don't like Chaisson as a fit on that line. I would prefer giving Brouwer a look, putting Versteeg back, or splitting them up and giving Gaudreau-Bennett and Tkachuk-Monahan a serious look
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