It's a tough decision for Brad. It's a catch 22, imo. Monahan is the guy you need to swap out because of the importance of a strong, two way centre, and getting that guy would help create space and ability for Gaudreau.
But I also strongly believe Gaudreau is gone after this contract. So do you move out one star forward and then lose the second a couple years later? From an asset management perspective I'd almost move Gaudreau because he's flashier, gets the bigger return and you likely lose him for nothing soon.
But I'd much rather switch Monahan if everything was equal.
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