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Originally Posted by calgaryblood
I don't see why Bennett can't develop into an elite Center. Sure he has a lot to learn and I wouldn't even mind him at wing for a little bit sort of how Stamkos was developed but he has the potential forsure.
Monahan is the one I wouldn't be too sure about but it's a possibility.
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Maybe if Bennett starts playing the 200-foot game rather than take stupid penalties in all zones. Then, he may be an effective 2nd line center. The Flames really need depth in the center position for the first two lines.
Monahan has been dismal for last season despite having scored 27 goals and he's dismal again, especially with Gaudreau struggling. He is no way a number one center on any of the good teams. His attributed success is likely due to having Gaudreau and/or Hudler. Monahan has good size, yet he doesn't use his size to his advantage. He hardly goes to the tough areas (in front of the net or in the corners) and he doesn't hit or maybe he's too slow to hit someone.
I think that the only way the Flames can get a legit first line center is to trade Bennett and a few highend prospects/draft picks in a block buster trade.
Sorry to all those who always compare Monahan to Toews or Bennett to Stamkos. It's really wishful thinking. But these two aren't elite number one centers. Both are 2nd/3rd line centers at best. Flames have always had good 3rd line centers! Unless if they made an amazing trade that got them the #1 center, they'll never be able to make whatever they draft to be the elite centerman that everyone is hoping for. It's a historical fact!
Man, this team's got a number one centerman deficiency ever since the last #1 center (Joe Niewendyk) left town. I can't see the Flames resolve this issue before Tre makes some big moves to resolve defensive woes now and for the next few seasons.