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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Right, but how does that explain Monahan’s lack of production prior to the Darryl Sutter’s arrival then? Sure, I can see him pushing and shoving more and he appears more engaged in one on one battles, but how does that hurt him offensively? Did he forget how to shoot the puck?
His line is playing against lesser lines these days and they’ve been getting offensive high ground for most of this season, yet he’s on pace to score the fewest goals of any year he’s played in the NHL (pace).
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I said what I thought earlier. The opposition is keying on preventing the pass from the left side into the slot. He’s getting double coverage and this has in fact allowed Johnny to have more open looks himself. Monahan is either not getting good passes to him or his shots are getting deflected. Parsley it’s because he’s the only option - no way is Gaudreau passing to Ritchie (or Simon or Bennett).