Speculation: Center position dilemma
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I also think they'll move Evans to the wing, I would like to see Monahan on the wing on the first line before that though...
ReHabs
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They're only NHL caliber because their team is incapable of being relgated. 0-7 in the pre-season, my word!
By process of elimination it should be one of Monahan or Evans, it generally depends on how fit and ready Monahan is due to his known upside. Evans can do the job anywhere he plays, so he'll be shifted over first.
Why are you so negative all the time ? Monahan looked decent out there...
We're rebuilding no matter what...
Seems like you're conflicted for real...
Wake up! We suck...
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Scintillating10
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Monahan I would guess. Other than Dvorak, who Montreal likely want to build up his stats, sound like they are the future. This is the season to give them amble ice time
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I put Evans who will move back to center for injuries or when we trade Monahan or Dvorak.
The goal of this year is development and building trade value. So it makes sense to play Dach in the middle for development and to play Dvorak and Monahan for trade value.
The goal of this year is development and building trade value. So it makes sense to play Dach in the middle for development and to play Dvorak and Monahan for trade value.
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BehindTheTimes
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Why are you so positive all the time? You were hfboards, resident cheerleader for MB for an entire decade while he destroyed our franchise and ran it into the ground.
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Some are conveniently setting aside that it’s the first camp for this coach and this management team.
So rather than try to win exhibition games, they have attempted to test players in a variety of game situations and positions. They’re more interested in data mining so as to optimize what they have on hand — that includes how best to deploy the assets they have at center.
I think the way you laid it out provided the most flexibility since it caters to the two major goals of development and asset value in future player movement.
Rob Sense
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Seems likely that Evans would take more of the defensive duties on the 4th. Monahan on the wing could help production for one of the other centers.
Exaggerating much? It's actually useless to debate with people like you. Have a good day.
Well said brother. Of course it sucks to lose but the staff are doing exactly what they said they would do. Some players, such as Drouin, Hoffman and Gallagher, you already know what you got. Many of the new and/or younger players, they’re figuring it out.
I voted for Monahan, since I think he would fit with Caufield/Suzuki.
But realistically, Hughes would trade Dvorak for a vet RD.
But realistically, Hughes would trade Dvorak for a vet RD.
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I swear Threads with this sort of Title make me feel like I'm viewing a different teams Board lol
Just so not used to this
Just so not used to this
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Monahan-Suzuki-Caufield
Drouin/Dadonov-Dvorak-Gallagher
Slafkovsky-Dach-Anderson
Dadonov/Drouin-Evans-Pitlick
extra: Hoffman, Pezzetta
IR: Armia
LTIR: Byron
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ReHabs
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Monahan was sold along with a FIRST ROUND PICK. He's a salvage project, he would not be in the NHL if it wasn't for his existing contract -- I want him to succeed though, because these redemption stories are cool but who are you kidding? I'm not being particularly negative either, simple analysis says that Monahan isn't an NHL calibre centre but Jake Evans probably can play on the wing if Monahan can keep up with the play as a centreman.
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If Monahan remains healthy and as mobile as he appeared in some flashes this preseason he should be at centre. He is no defensive dynamo, but his experience might help keep part of the roof from blowing off every single night. Maybe.
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Up until the day he was fired you were defending every move. That’s a fact. Have a good day and continue the cheerleading like a good fan.
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