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Originally Posted by GoJetsGo
I do disagree with you. I think in that spot on the PP, Monahan isn't only one of the best trigger-men on the team, but up there with the best in the league.
The space and timing he's able to get the puck away with is just about unparalleled. Ferland has a nice shot in his own right, but it's nowhere near Monahan's when considering the space, accuracy and quickness with which Mony's able to get it away. It's not close.
I don't think that's a change we'll see, regardless of your take on their respective play-making abilities.
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Monahan has 6 PP goals this season. No where close to the best in the league in terms of execution. Versteeg has the same amount of PP goals as Monahan. I like Monahan up there, but he's been getting a lot of chances this season hasn't executed on enough for my liking. I think Ferland should get a chance there to see what he can do. I'm just saying, Monahan is more than just a shot, he has great vision and can make terrific passes and has the ability to take the puck hard to the net. Using him down low opens up more options then using Ferland or Brouwer who had very little success on the PP.
The first unit PP has become very predictable and it's because they lack options. Without a better down low presence you don't gain the opposition's respect because they know there's no threat. If anyone remembers the dominant PP that Team North America used that's exactly the system I'm advocating for.