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Originally Posted by Monahammer
I reject this notion. When we found them an all star rw that line was a top 5 line in the league. 1 season of coaching turbulence and down years by all three involved players lies in between then and now, and this season Johnny-Mony have proven to be our 2 best offensive players still... and yet the best player they've had on their wing has been Bennett.
I am not sure I disagree with the remainder of your thoughts here, but I just reject the notion that Gaudreau-Monahan- ??? can't equal a viable top line in the league. We just have to make ??? a worthwhile player.
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You see Gaudreau and Monahan as consistent "on my back boys" number one line candidates?
They've disappeared for two straight playoff seasons.
They are some of the most sheltered players on the team.
You can reject my notion, but I'm going to reject your rejection.
Top line core players don't need to be sheltered, and tend to show up in the biggest games. I'm not slagging the duo, they're excellent hockey players, but they've become second line and powerplay guys more than play driving complete first line "contending team" forwards.