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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Monahan/Duchene/Backlund could be a 1/2/3 punch down the middle with incredible versatility, though.
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If ever we need a 2nd line center to push Backlund down the lineup, (which we don't) we have Elias Lindholm ready to take on that job. That allows Neal to get 1st line minutes and score just as many goals as Lindholm is currently scoring.
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Originally Posted by flamesforcup
If we wanna be an actual playoff contender than for sure we need another top 6 centre to keep the top line together.
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How does another top 6 center keep our top line together? We have bottom 6 centers Mark Jankowski, Derek Ryan, Dillon Dube, and in a pinch Austin Czarnik. What the hell do we need Duchene for? We're one of the top scoring teams in the league BTW.
This doesn't even address the issues Duchene has had everywhere he's gone. He's rarely ever been part of a winning team, and most times his teams are in the basement of the league. He was a malcontent in Colorado, and as soon as he leaves they're good. He goes to Ottawa and they're suddenly one of the worst teams in the league. He puts up points, but does little else to actually win games. He's a guy I'd stay far away from.