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Originally Posted by Tron_fdc
Curious, is your solution to remain status quo? What is our most glaring need? How do you address it?
Personally I'm in the camp that thinks Monahan is not a true #1 center, and Brodie's value is a late 1st round, early second round pick. You don't agree, and that's fine.
Add in (IMO) our 2019 1st and/or depth from defense and go from there. Everyone has a price.
Like I said, it wouldn't be popular and that's fine. I like Monahan. But I don't see him winning us a cup.
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Like I said, in two of Monahan's three playoff seasons, he delivered. So the first thing I need to know is what happened this year. Both against Colorado, and in the final weeks of the season. If it's an injury that is a repeat of last year, then yeah, we have to make a choice.
But in terms of status quo, we were second overall in the NHL this year. I think a number of players will step back next year - we had too many career years for it not to happen - but there's no reason to panic right now.
Obviously if some team with a top-end centre chooses to take a leave of its senses, you look into it. But in terms of changes, I don't see Brodie + Monahan getting us what you want, and I don't see us even contemplating it seriously. Brodie's going to go as part of something else.