[Always Earned Never Given]

Originally Posted by Dajazz

I think Monahan and Co are finding out what’s needed to take that next step. Win or lose, some grim determination is needed to win.

Monahan is part of the solution, he’s not the problem. Every team in the league want that player at that contract.

No team EVER wins without all pieces just coming together, its such a crap shoot. Look at Tampa - built the wrong way? Hedman, Kucherov, Point, Stamkos and all the other stars are not good enough?

It’s luck, , timing, experience, talent, coaching, leadership, goaltending. President Trophy teams are rare SC winners. Hot teams that are clicking win the Cup. Crosby and Malkin are not guaranteed to win you the cup - these play driving centres got SWEPT. A year ago fans poo pooed all over O’Reilly and Duchesne, now they’re awesome again.

Calgary is slumping at the wrong time. Peters is not adjusting the game plan (####ing trap that neutral zone already and cloooooose the gaps). Avs are hotter than hell riding the confidence of McKinnon and Aebischer.

It’s sucks to see it, but win or lose, this team will be better for it.

Wonder what he's up to these days?