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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
That year he put up 22 goals, Monahan had some of the worst possession and WOWY numbers on one of the worst possession teams in the league, despite limited minutes and relatively quality linemates.
He was also the beneficiary of some fortunate shooting percentages during his nine-game tryout period (he scored 6 goals in 9 games, on 21 shots - while this isn't a knock on him, it definitely bought him the opportunity to burn his ELC/RFA year when his actual level of play probably would have had him sent back to Junior).
As far as driving play goes, there was even an article posted, albeit on an oilers website, about how his rookie season was likely smoke-and-mirrors:
https://############.com/2014/09/04/...eon-draisaitl/
I think the only time I ever saw Monahan truly driving play was during that period where Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland were a line (Feb2017-March2018). I think the fact that the fleet-footed and powerful Ferland retrieved so many dump-ins and chip-outs probably masked Monahan's inability to make controlled zone entries and exits under pressure. |
Fair enough. I said early in his career. I feel there was potential that could of been there if he played with perhaps different players that may of helped other aspects of his game to start his career. In any case I don’t see him being a player to put up high offensive numbers anymore. Let’s hope he can learn the defensive game.