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Originally Posted by Young Guns
I actually think Monahan will be better without Johnny. When you play center you are the third guy that has to come back and play low in the defensive zone. (while Johnny just skates around in no mans land) Then in the offensive zone as a center you would kinda hope your wingers will help fore-check. Maybe throw a hit to create a turn over....Maybe be the first guy to the puck instead of slowing down and letting the other guy go first. Help cycle the puck a bit instead of panicking and turning it over to avoid any type of contact.
It has to be exhausting when your constantly doing the dirty work for another player.
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I agree. Monahan isn't elite but johnny holds him back just as much as he holds johnny back. Johnny always get the credit of carrying him too.
I love johnny. He was my favorite flame since he started his career. Rumors aren't always true but there has been way too much chatter about his diet, lack of commitment in the off season and drugs and alcohol issues. Sorry but guys like crosby mcdavid mackinnon aren't 0 for 3 on all those things. Some may party some may eat unhealthy but 0 for 3 on those things doesn't make me feel sorry for him right now. He may flip a switch and decide to fix these issues but unfortunately it might be after we deal him
Maybe if he blows up in his exit interview that he's fed up and hates losing and shows treliving he might change mażbe keep him
Also so many want a true #1 center. How we getting one? My guess is we need to draft one. Trade or ufa is unlikely and you need to trade something to get one. Johnny most likely to get that or tkachuk. I think most aren't willing to move tkachuk so something needs to go so we can look to add one.