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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
I am not opposed to trading Monahan for another good player, if it makes the team better. I just don't understand this animosity towards Monahan. He is a finisher, who is struggling with confidence after a complicated surgery. He is accepting his role and demotion with the right attitude and without bitterness. Give him some time.
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The problem is he has been struggling with confidence for almost 3 seasons now. At some point, the player just doesn't have it anymore. It's unfortunate but these numbers are very similar to how other guys have dropped off in the past. His pace is basically dropping off by 10 points every season for the past few seasons.
2018-19: 86 point pace over 82 games
2019-20: 56 point pace over 82 games
2020-21: 46 point pace over 82 games
2021-22: 37 point pace over 82 games
At $6.3 MM - there needs to be more offensive production. I am okay with finding the right deal but don't necessarily agree he will bounce back to a top line player (or even top 6).