The video clip isn't a good look but not going to get overly fixated on one bad game. My concern is that there would be a lot of hope involved in acquiring this guy that he's got another level in him as we know his floor is lower than Monahan's as he has not produced at the same rate at Monahan at the same age and really I'm not sure his ceiling is any higher. Monahan may not be a complete center but he's proven to be a high level finisher in the NHL. I haven't seen that PLD is high level at anything to date or any indication that he's an elite player. Seems to me a move that may change the mix of the team but not necessarily improve the team. One thing about Monahan is that we know he's a good guy and teammate that likes being a Flame. Not sure about the character of PLD or if he will be happy in Calgary. Pretty risky trade given the Flames would likely have to give Monahan as well as additional assets. I'm sure another team will be more willing to overpay for this guy and think that chances are pretty low he becomes a Flame and I'm totally fine with that.
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