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Originally Posted by Jiggy_12
I don't disagree.
But he's just not that player. He's never been that player. Typically from what I'm used to seeing, guys who have never played that way usually can't just flip a switch and do that. He'll be even further out of his comfort zone than he is now.
I think after this many years, we know what we have with Monahan. He's a #1 center but he isn't a physical presence, far from it.
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And I understand and expected that response. And I also don’t disagree. He is the player you describe.
I just hope he can evolve and add some gumption to his game. Ala Ryan Getzlaf.
I’m earnestly curious how these playoffs go. Can the Flames win a round (or multiple) without any grit on the top line. Gaudreau veering away from contact on a 50/50. Monahan watching idly as Lindholm gets assaulted in front of the net post whistle.
If Neal doesn’t step up the aggression and compete level for playoffs God help us fans.