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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
If you're suggesting Monahan would be better suited than Backlund as the team's 3rd line center based on overall ability, effort and cap hit, you're way off.
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Backlund didn't become a defensive stalwart until the back half of his 20s. Monahan has much more offensive upside and was taking big strides defensively prior to injury. I'd take Monahan any day of the week. But for the record I think he could serve as a winger in a stacked top 6 too.