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Originally Posted by chedder
Yup, and at least Monahan always looks like he's trying and gives a s**t. PLD, not so much. I also believe a healthy Monahan is a great 2nd line center. Let's just hope he's healthy.
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PLD did have a well documented fallout with Torts. He also seemed off last season. Personally, I think it is very difficult for a young guy to move in a COVID world, and move to WPG out of all places. I am guessing of course, but I think that he is a player that will be much improved this season.
The guy is 23, is only paid $5M this season, after which he's an RFA. He also looked primed to become a number 1 center both defensively and offensively before last season.
As for Monahan, I wasn't trying to say he was bad. I just made a hypothetical 1 for 1 trade. I don't think PLD can be had for Backlund for example. I doubt WPG wants futures/prospects. Also, I don't see Monahan as a 2nd line C mostly because I expect my 2nd line C to be responsible defensively.