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Originally Posted by CGY12
My original post talking about value was in response to if these guys can't individually turn it around under Sutter, that it would hurt their value even further than what it is now. I think we can both agree to that?
Also of the 3 players you mentioned I stated in my last post that I still think JG has high value, Tkachuk has good value, but Monahan has probably taken the biggest hit of the 3, so I don't necessarily disagree with you when you say not by that much when it comes to 2 of the 3 players.
I hope the core turns it around and starts to elevate their game so that at least when management is assessing options, they can consider those while value is higher than what it has been.
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The big fear with each of those three is that we’ve seen their peaks. The other issue is going to be what kind of team would want any of those players and what the return would therefore be. I think each of them would be cast in a secondary role on a contender looking to complement their team. A Kessel or Gaborik.
As for their value versus each other, Monahan has taken a huge hit in GPG, especially 5 on 5, but not PPG. And he’s a centre, and while it’s a low bar, his defensive play is probably better than either other guy. His contract is the best out of them as well. 2 more years after this one and his NTC is better than Gaudreau’s. Gaudreau has only 1 year, with a worse NTC and Tkachuk is one year, with a high offer and arb rights. One thing on all 3, they’ve been paid $3.5 signing bonus so the cash salary is far less this year.