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Originally Posted by Flamesfan05
Today Bennett is a better and cheaper player. That’s undeniable fact.
Monahan was better 3 yrs ago. Monahan is on the 3rd line because he is not producing with Johnny any more. They tried that for 3 yrs before giving up.
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I don’t even know how it’s debatable at this point. Bennett is the superior regular season and playoff performer. His competitiveness, physicality and ability to separate players from the puck comes valuable in the postseason.
I keep seeing Monahan’s point totals brought up, but realistically, his role has been reduced to that of an overpaid powerplay specialist. His even strength points are the more telling stat and he’s sitting right next to Trevor Lewis in that department and Lewis doesn’t even get shifts with Gaudreau.
Even tonight, both of Monahan’s goals, who were they assisted by? Gaudreau. His point totals shouldn’t be used as a defense at this point.