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Originally Posted by Psytic
Break up Monahan and Johnny. Force Monahan to create on his own. He did it in junior if I remember right he wasn't on a stacked team. Take that option away from him like in his first year in the NHL. I think its better for his development to become a more rounded player, force him to drive his own line.
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Monahan was praised for his playmaking ability in scouting reports from junior. I think he has it in him, but being with a better playmaker in Johnny has definitely hurt any potential growth in that aspect of his game.
The most frustrating thing for me is his awkward-looking body positioning near the boards when he's trying to forecheck and battle for pucks. Looks like he has no idea how to shift his weight into his legs and the ice and assert himself.