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Originally Posted by devo22
Monahan was a 30 goal/60 point center at 20. He's going through some adversity right now, but his first three years in the NHL suggest that there's elite potential for sure. In fact, he ranks 6th among centermen in goals since the beginning of 2014-15 - only Stamkos, Pavelski, Tavares, Seguin and Crosby have scored more. Pretty elite company if you ask me. Personally I think Bennetts ceiling is even higher, but in any case, the Flames have an outstanding 1-2 punch down the middle for many years. Don't let a bad start to the season fool you.
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Stats-wise you're absolutely right about Monahan. But when you take into consideration his wheels, faceoff ability and a compete level, I just don't see a top tier centre in him. This is the skating era and Monahan's first three steps are just not there.