Hockey is not static science, you can have good games and bad games. You can have hot streaks and cold streaks. You can have great seasons and poor playoffs. Every year is different though.
Monahan had 4 goals in 4 games against the Ducks in 2017 (age 22) and 6 points in 11 games in 2015 (age 20).
Yes, he was not good these playoffs just like the rest of the top line which combined for 5 points in 5 games. I think they will have a better showing next year.
You're not going to dramatically change a player from what he's been his entire career.
There just isn't that many examples of people transforming their games drastically especially after making the NHL. If he can improve on technical skills that are lacking like skating, he will be just fine.
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Originally Posted by Champion
The Oilers don't need a Giordano. They have a glut of him.
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