Yes. And my reason for trading Gaudreau largely has been based on extracting the most value out of the asset. And because I don't think the other outcomes (him walking, or him signing another contract) are positive.
More recently his performance has simplified increased my belief he should trade him. But the core of it has always been more about managing the asset.
I don't feel the same urgency with Monahan. And I'm also not in a rush to trade the team's best centre, without understanding how that player is going to be replaced...unless you are going full scorched re-build (which I would actually be in favor of, but doubt that the ownership group would allow).
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