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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
I think Ferland should be Jagr's RW apprentice this year. If Treliving can add an additional top right winger for next year to play with Gaudreau and Monahan, Ferland would probably slot in to the Versteeg - Bennett line RW once Jagr retires.
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I could see Jagr being of great use to Ferland. We don't have any forwards besides Tkachuk that can use their body to shield and protect the puck, and we can see it hinder us with our inability to create and maintain zone time.
The Oilers have a couple of forwards that are elite at it: Draisaitl, Lucic and Maroon in particular. They are great at putting their backside into their opponents chest and shielding the puck while their linemates move around and get into prime scoring positions. Jagr will help greatly in this regard.
Monahan could learn how to use his body more to his advantage. It's like he tries to play a finesse game like Matthews, but doesn't have his explosive skating ability. Monahan needs to get stronger on the puck and be more physical, he needs to learn how to win board battles and generate the cycle.
Same with Ferland, who has the size and frame to do so. It might be too late to teach an old dog new tricks, but Brouwer for being 6'3 2xx pounds, is surprisingly horrible along the boards.