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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
The 960 guys are trashing Monahan this morning. Trashing! Saying he's Matt Stajan. Now I'm not saying I agree with them but I and others did have reservations last season that despite solid stats that Monahan looked to me more of a complementary player than offensive driver. This season that looks more true than ever. I don't think he's as bad as he's looked this season but I don't think he's as good as the stats would indicate over the past few seasons.
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The issue with Monahan isn't his stats. He's a goal-scrorer, and goal-scorers are often streaky. His scoring well get back on track.
The issue is his play away from the puck. Has it ever been good? Was he given too much ice time before he had developed a well-rounded game because the team needed his offence? Has he neglected to really put the sweat into that part of his game because he sees himself as a goal-scorer?