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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Well, I am unsure exactly what constitutes a "pure numbers perspective," but I don't think it is at all difficult to mount an argument that Tkachuk has produced less than Monahan. Historically speaking players are judged more closely on the results of their last season, so I don't put a lot of stock into the higher production from his rookie year affecting Tkachuk's overall value. At the end of the day he his NHL totals equal those of Monahan's, but unlike Monahan, Tkachuk has yet to crest the 60-point mark—something Monahan has accomplished three times, and he plays the easier position.
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At the end of their 2nd season in the NHL:
Monahan - 156GP 96points
Tkachuk - 144GP 97points
That is what constitutes a pure numbers perspective. Again, how can anyone argue that Tkachuk has produced less than Monahan at the same point in their careers?
The Ehlers contract is a pretty good comparison btw - $6M is a little high but still pretty good value i think