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Originally Posted by CGY12
Its comical you actually believe Eichel and Monahan are even remotely in the same class. Hey I googled their stats, they seem pretty close (Monahan 0.76 ppg, Eichel 0.95 ppg), same category  .
Personally I want a #1 C who drives play, can skate with the puck, excels at zone entry, has high hockey IQ, none of which Monahan can do. These are traits most teams look for in a #1 C. Monahan is what he is, the skill set of a winger who prefers playing the middle of the ice, thats better suited for a 2nd line role. |
A. “Drives play” is such an overused and vague term. What you really mean is he doesn’t dangle. But Monahan is typically the outlet pass and a guy who decides where the play is going. Does he defer to Gaudreau to carry? Sure, why not?
B. Skates with the puck. No, not a lot, but more than I bet you are imagining.
C. Zone entry? Monahan and Gaudreau, when working well, are a one piece zone entry. Gaudreau's either crosses the blue line and passes right away to Monahan or he passes across the line to Monahan, who is skating up on it.
D. High Hockey IQ? Monahan has a great hockey IQ. I think it’s as high as Gaudreau’s. Monahan knows where to go, how to find soft spots, he passes very well in a cycle, he is the axis point in the power play because of it.