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Originally Posted by Bingo
He's just not that kind of player. Many in the league aren't.
There are play driving forwards, often centers that are highly coveted. Then there are elite complimentary players that also have huge value.
Monahan has never been the first, and arguably calling him elite at being complimentary is probably a stretch too ... maybe second tier complimentary player.
But complimentary players playing with grinders won't get a lot done.
Seems silly to ignore all that when assessing the guy.
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We're talking about Sean Monahan here, he shouldn't be a complimentary player.
This is the same guy who used to lead his draft class in scoring and was our #1 centre in the team's best season.
I agree with others that if he can't become more than a complimentary player, his days in the league are numbered.
No one's looking for a slow, not very physical, not great defensively centre who can't make his linemates better and cost $6M+.
Hopefully this is just injury hangover and he can find a next level soon.