Monahan is an interesting case study. I think that he has bought into the coach's system, and is being more defensively responsible while standing at the blueline, waiting to enter the offensive zone as a five man unit. He is being a good soldier, and I actually like his new commitment to defensive play.
What it has cost (and I look at the zone entry problem) is probably about five goals this season from Monahan alone. That's one player!
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