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djsFlames · 04-20-2017, 04:50 AM

I think Johnny is a top-tier complimentary skill piece on any top line, but he isn't someone you build a winning team around.

Monahan is a good player and somewhere between a 1b-2a center. But he's not as good as Getzlaf, Crosby, Backstrom, Thornton as far as top line centers go, hence why those teams' top lines will have an edge. And part of why they have been top teams.

Have to hope they aren't done growing and will progress to where they can dominate most match ups like the above players. Then you look at trading one for the chance at an upgrade.

04-20-2017, 04:50 AM	#399
djsFlames Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jun 2012 Exp:	I think Johnny is a top-tier complimentary skill piece on any top line, but he isn't someone you build a winning team around. Monahan is a good player and somewhere between a 1b-2a center. But he's not as good as Getzlaf, Crosby, Backstrom, Thornton as far as top line centers go, hence why those teams' top lines will have an edge. And part of why they have been top teams. Have to hope they aren't done growing and will progress to where they can dominate most match ups like the above players. Then you look at trading one for the chance at an upgrade. Last edited by djsFlames; 04-20-2017 at 05:51 AM.