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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

Monahan has proven to be clutch over the years, i would argue evidenced in part by his OT goals.

You don’t trade a guy with his scoring ability and cap hit, plus self awareness and commitment to improvement, if you can instead put them in a position to succeed

Gaudreau is small and Monahan is not overly physical. So is the answer more speed, physicality, or a good all around two way forward? Or to divide their talents? Depends on a lot of things, including the coach and the D, partly

Put Tkachuk on their wing? Is he actually physical, or just irritating? I see him as having good sense and hands. Certainly not the most fleet of foot but a smart player. That’s why he works well with Backlund, who is a rock solid 2 way Center, shifty and can carry the puck, plus Mang who plays with pace.

It’s a staffing and mix issue. They have the players IMO to do well. They have done well with a much worse roster

Coach, it’s your job. Earn your paycheque

Clutch? For scoring 3 on 3 goals?......Not in my books.