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Originally Posted by Bingo
I think this is the classic case of the middle is the rule ...
Monahan isn't a true number one center, but to suggest Craig Conroy was a better center is pretty unfair. Langkow has an argument for sure.
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I don’t know if unfair is the word I’d use but history will show Monahan as the better player no doubt. Monahan scores goals and that is extremely valuable. And his ability in that regard has helped make the team a perennial playoff contender.
But I would argue the one dimensional nature of his game has made it very hard for his line to succeed against higher end opponents.
Would trading out a Monahan for a Conroy in his prime help the team win in the playoffs? I think it might, of course that line has been god awful 5on5 so it’s a sucker debate in the first place.
I’d just like to see something changed up personally and I don’t see an ideal role for Monahan on this team if we want things to change.