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Originally Posted by New Era
Who gives a #### who is younger? Like Monahan at 26 is ancient! This is a team trying to win right now. Save the change of scenery garbage too. Change doesn't mean improvement. Lindholm's massive breakout was because he was on Monahan's wing and playing as the third wheel on one of the most dynamic pairs in the game. PLD is not going to gain that same benefit if the deal is Monahan for PLD. That dynamic duo is broken up and PLD will have to see if he can find the chemistry with Gaudreau to achieve success. No guarantee there. Most of these proposals are shuffling of deck chairs and thinking just that little change will stop the ship from sinking. Problem is, PLD is not just a deck chair like Monahan, he's a chair from the same set with the same characteristics. No significant change or improvement in situation.
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lol I'm not saying Monahan is ancient, come on. I'm saying at this point we all know what Monahan is and what he adds to the Flames. Even if you think Dubois is just another Monahan, he still might have more upside than that. And as for the last part, you have no idea whether there'd be change or improvement. We all have no idea how Dubois would do next to Gaudreau - could be great, could be underwhelming. But personally I like the chances when it comes to a talented young player like Dubois.
I wouldn't break the bank for Dubois, but I don't see why we should outright dismiss a trade for him like you are. There's a reason half the league is interested, young good centermen are kind of sought after.