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Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood
Monahan has turned into a play killer. Always a step behind the transition. Hes had some shifts where it looks like hes doing the right thing but his hockey IQ and his skating leave a lot to be desired.
Playing with Johnny makes things easy. Not so much anymore.
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I think this undervalues what makes skill players effective together
(Note: Crosby is the exception and not the rule (ex. where he tells his winger not to worry when crossing the blue line as he will make sure the play is onside))
Not everybody can play with a player like Johnny.
Monahan in a not very flashy way is very good at finding quiet spots. It’s the right job in the o zone if Johnny is carrying and distributing
Even Ferland who somehow a lot of people really liked, I think more from the Vancouver series than subsequent regular seasons) was a 20 goal 40 point guy. That is really not very special on a top line.
Monahan by contrast has averaged 28 goals per 82 games over his entire career now
Nice problem to have
I will trust Sutter in both his appraisal of Monahan and his ability to manage the player