The only way Monahan should be moving out is if Tre is able to bring in a truly elite 1C.
As much as people like to say Monahan is not a #1C, he is, and he's the best one we've had for over 2 decades.
Since he has entered the league, he is 8th in goals scored, and 18th in overall points, while being 35th for avg TOI for all centers (who have played over 300 games). He is tied for 7th in Goals per 60 at 5v5, and tied for 8th (with MacKinnon)for goals per game.
He is one of the most offensive centers in the league, without question.
His 200 ft game could use some work, but that's on the coaching, not strictly on the player.
For the last 6 seasons he has been stapled to Gaudreau, with a mandate of going to the slot, and waiting for Gaudreau to make something happen. How can you expect to see what he is truly capable of, when he's handcuffed to a system that asks only 1 thing of him.
It's time to get Monahan away from Gaudreau, ala Toews and Kane. Give him Taylor Hall and Matthew Tkachuk as wingers, see what happens... I bet we like it.
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