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Originally Posted by Rando
For that season, absolutely. How can you say he wasn't?
Eleven centers had more points then Monahan last year, in what world isn't he a top line player?
The debate isn't is Monahan a top line center, it's does he have that extra gear, that two-way game that's needed for success in the playoffs. He isn't a superstar like MacKinnon, Barkov etc but he's a top line guy. Full stop.
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He’s a top line guy for a team looking to just make the playoffs, sure. But he’s decidedly middle of the pack across the league. Is the goal to be a middle of the pack team?
To win it all in this league you absolutely need to have at least one centre capable of taking over a game when it matters. Monahan is not that player, and the Flames have not had that kind of center since Nieuwendyk.
The Langkow comparison is probably closer than many are willing to admit. He’ll put up points when paired with a real difference maker, but for the most part he’s a complementary player who’s just along for the ride.