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Originally Posted by Harry Lime
It's always interesting listening to other players talk about Monahan. He might not chirp much on the ice, but it's clear that he is a leader and respected even by the older guys.
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From what I’ve heard, Tkachuk isn’t exactly a respected figure around the league (unlike Gio). He’s not a hothead, true, but he is a bit of a troll (and we love him for it). I’m not sure he’s the one to deal with refs etc. Inside the room, who knows? I’m pretty sure Monahan is not the one firing up the team, by example or by words. But is Tkachuk? Or what about a guy like Rasmus, or Backlund - guys who put in a very consistent effort.