It's funny how Lindholm is statistically a "worse transition" player than Monahan and has had continually decreasing defensive metrics after becoming Gaudreau's center. It's almost as if playing with a one dimensional - high end puck carrier that the transition runs through has an effect on those totals.
If anything Monahan's totals at even strength are going to increase especially in comparison to last year where the injury absolutely derailed his season.
I don't see the center position being an issue whatsoever especially if Dube can comfortably slide over in a situation where an injury arises.
Outside of Gaudreau and Tkachuk this team generally lacks playmaking ability and creativity. That's my main concern.
I expect huge bounce back years from Markstrom and Monahan. Vladar's one game where he got hung out to dry last year really reflects poorly on these goaltending projections.
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