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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
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.
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I'd dispute that claim. Two years ago, Monahan had 0 points 5v5 in the sweep against Anaheim, and four years ago he had 2 points 5v5 in the 11 games. He's still never had a 5v5 assist in the playoffs. And it's not like our powerplay was any worse this year - Monahan just wasn't the one scoring the points.
Powerplay specialists are valuable, but scoring more on the powerplay doesn't make up for doing nothing at 5v5. And no amount of powerplay scoring makes you a #1C if your 5v5 play is lackluster.