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Originally Posted by GioforPM
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.
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But unfortunately Monahan is a centre who plays like a winger. Agreed about the contract. Good point regarding Tkachuk and his arb rights, that could really hurt interest if they explore moving him, if he doesn't turn it around in a big big way.