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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
That's really misleading though when we've played more than 15% more games. Nashville is in the last spot and is 2 games over 0.500, while Calgary is 3 games under. Only team in the entire league worse is Arizona at 4 games below 0.500
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I don't think it is misleading either. Arizona can factually say that they aren't far out of the mix. Whether they, or Calgary, play well enough to make up the difference is still up for debate.
As for Monahan, it sure seems like he is laboring out there. Never the greatest skater, but now he isn't getting to the right spots offensively or defensively. When he does get the puck, he seems quick to get rid of it. I have no idea whether sitting him will help, but I think it might be an option. I don't doubt his desire to play better, but perhaps a sit down to watch the game from above could help him physically and with his positioning/system understanding. Certainly doesn't feel like he is playing himself out of it.