TSN: Bob Hartley "high on Ferland"

[TheHudlinator]

I agree, I think he is our second best Centerman at the moment, and if thats the case, at 18 years old, the only thing he can learn in Junior is how easy it is to score on teenaged goalies.

You think he is a head of Backlund?

 

[MarkGio]

Well he's right Monahan won't learn much. He was already a dominating force, hence being taken in the top 10. I don't know if it will hold him back, nor do I know if it will help him grow, but I think the consensus is that Monahan is too good for Juniors and "maybe" just shy of the NHL's top 6. I disapprove of the CHL's set-up because of situations like these. What's best for the player should be most important.

 

[tfong]

Have Mono play a year in the KHL heh

 

[DCDM]

You think he is a head of Backlund?

Since when does Backlund have more than one head?!

 

[Anglesmith]

Since when does Backlund have more than one head?!

Fantastic.

 

[Lunatik]

You think he is a head of Backlund?

Quite honestly, I wouldn't be shocked if Monahan outscored Backlund and played just as well defensively. And has a higher fo%.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Quite honestly, I wouldn't be shocked if Monahan outscored Backlund and played just as well defensively. And has a higher fo%.

Neither would I, I was asking if I was alone or not.

 

[Lunatik]

Neither would I, I was asking if I was alone or not.

then no, you are not alone.

Honestly I think Monahan could emerge as our #1 and outplay both Stajan and Backlund. I don't expect it, but it wouldn't surprise me either.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

then no, you are not alone.

Honestly I think Monahan could emerge as our #1 and outplay both Stajan and Backlund. I don't expect it, but it wouldn't surprise me either.

He very well may if he's played with the right guys. Cammy will get his points, and having another good complimentary winger could see him emerge as our RNH is his rookie year (our #1C).

 

[MarkGio]

I wonder if the Flames will have a Calder candidate. Between Bart, Mono, Knight and maybe a guy like Wotherspoon, there could be trophy there. I wonder if Berra would be eligible too?

 

[Lunatik]

I wonder if the Flames will have a Calder candidate. Between Bart, Mono, Knight and maybe a guy like Wotherspoon, there could be trophy there. I wonder if Berra would be eligible too?

I do believe last year was Berra's last of eligibility

I think Monahan is our best shot to have a winner.

 

[Anglesmith]

I do believe last year was Berra's last of eligibility

I think Monahan is our best shot to have a winner.

Why better than Baertschi? Are you saying Monahan will be better, or just citing the bias that the judges will have against a guy who has played in two NHL seasons already?

 

[Lunatik]

Why better than Baertschi? Are you saying Monahan will be better, or just citing the bias that the judges will have against a guy who has played in two NHL seasons already?

I am saying Monahan will have a better season.

I believe this for 4 reasons.

1. Monahan only has to surpass Stajan and Backlund to achieve top line minutes. Where as Baertschi has to outplay two of Cammalleri, Glencross or Hudler to become to earn top line LW minutes.

2. Baertschi seems to be a bit fragile.

3. Monahan will be given the opportunity to be a top penalty killer.

4. Monahan is known for his consistency and strong effort on every shift. Baertschi is not all that consistent. While in Abbotsford despite watching for him he would often be invisible for all but a few minutes a game, he would just happen to produce in those few minutes.

 

[TheHudlinator]

I am saying Monahan will have a better season.

I believe this for 4 reasons.

1. Monahan only has to surpass Stajan and Backlund to achieve top line minutes. Where as Baertschi has to outplay two of Cammalleri, Glencross or Hudler to become to earn top line LW minutes.

2. Baertschi seems to be a bit fragile.

3. Monahan will be given the opportunity to be a top penalty killer.

4. Monahan is known for his consistency and strong effort on every shift. Baertschi is not all that consistent. While in Abbotsford despite watching for him he would often be invisible for all but a few minutes a game, he would just happen to produce in those few minutes.

I agree with all of this and I also think that Monahan will be given better linemates to play with to try and help boost his offensive game.