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Originally Posted by Geeoff
If Monahan's surgery is successful, it might be like adding a top 6 forward
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I honestly don't love being pessimistic, but I think Monahan's days as a meaningful player are over.
He's had so many issues with his wrists, hips, etc. -- he basically had to completely re-learn his skating stride after his first hip surgery, and now again.
The guys' game depended on his ability to move quickly, get to the right spots, and be strong on the puck. He can effectively do none of those things now.
I don't think a Monahan resurgence is in the cards -- not this year, and honestly not at all. He will never be the player he was. Not for lack of heart or trying, but he's both aging up and trying to recover from pretty major injuries.