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Originally Posted by Monahammer
That's not really what the article says if you read it, more that Johnny-Monahan need more support from a strong transition RW or RD. It does suggest that Monahan would be better used on the wing.
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Support won’t help, 13 & 23 will always be destined to fail in the playoffs. Even Lindholm was thrown on to that line against Dallas and they looked like trash together.
If the puck always funnels to one of your wingers, then a 1-2-2 forecheck will always defeat your rush attempt. The center is effectively the only forward who can bypass and navigate through the bodies to find the path of least resistance. Until the Flames find a center that can do this at a high level, they’re going no where in the playoffs.