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Originally Posted by howard_the_duck
Kuznetsov's a playmaking, possession-driving center. I'm more interested in his assist totals and his ability to make his line mates better. He's also an elite skater. Monahan possesses none of these attributes.
As for his contract, I'm not sure how that's an argument against him? I think it's a value contract for what he brings. Kuznetsov also has a history of elevating his game in the playoffs, as evidenced by his nearly PPG in the postseason.
Is this a real debate?
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Considering he played with Ovechkin, his assist totals are what I’d expect. Except when he doesn’t play with Ovechkin, in which case his assist totals aren’t great.
He replaced Backstrom but now he’s been replaced by Backstrom.
You may like him better, but it’s not a huge gap and saying stuff like “31 GMs would take him over Monahan” is just hyperbole. If his 7.8M for 52 points last year is good value, then Monahan’s $6.375 for 48 is even better. One has 8 seasons, 395 points. The other has 8 seasons, but is younger, plays with a lesser talent and has 426 points.