When did I mention Josh Brook and a 1st?
You realize Barkov is only 2 years younger and is a UFA the same summer as Gaudreau.
Trade value wise, I dont think Panarin is above Eichel just due to age, but I think Panarin is a bit better than him.
Exactly this. Flames fans counting on Monahan suddenly becoming a reliable C are lying to themselves. He can up good numbers but it becomes more and more obvious how much of a passenger he is and that he isn’t the answer for the Flames. Even on the second line I would prefer Lindholm at 2C (Tkachuk-Lindholm-Mangiapane) because Monahan wouldn’t be able to handle the defensive responsibilities we need for that line to take the pressure off Gaudreau’s line. If Gaudreau is with Monahan they can’t get it done against top competition, and if Monahan and Gaudreau are on separate lines we couldn’t use either line in defensive roles.
Last year Gaudreau was in the running for Hart all season until the teams clear decline after the all star break. At that time he has 29 goals and 73 points in the first 51 games, thats a pace of 46 goals and 117 points. How is that not comparable? Anyone who thinks Gaudreau is a 68 point player is an idiot the same way Nylander wasnt a 41 point player like he paced for last year.
You don't really stand behind the Datsyuk comparison do you? Even compared to Iginla I have a hard time. I can vividly recall Iggy absolutely taking over games all on his own. I'll admit I don't see all of Calgary's games and I could easily just be foggy, but I don't recall Johnny Hockey having that same individual impact, let alone in post season hockey.
I wasn't trying to slag him by any means. I understand who made the comparison I just don't know if I could truly compare anyone to Datsyuk, personally. The guy was an alien. I don't agree with people who think he gets lucky either, cause that kind of talent doesn't really require luck.
I should clarify, Calgary has an abundance of left handed wingers and only 1 right handed winger (that sometimes plays center). Keller and Schmaltz are both left handed wingers. Neither of them help fix rhe Flames disproportionate wings and neither are reliable enough at center to replace loosing Monahan
Schmaltz is a RHS and can play C. It didn’t work in AZ but it should have. Our coaching staff has a terrible track record with centers. Domi failed at center in AZ then immediately excelled at C in MTL. Galchenyuk had his best season in MTL as a C. He failed at C in AZ and didn’t get his career back on track until he was returned to C in MIN. Dylan Strome was made a LW in AZ. Couldn’t play center here. Was dealt to CHI and immediately had success at C.
This is exactly why i'm highly against trading him, no team in the league is going to offer what his actual value is
Makes sense. I wasn’t saying my proposal was good or anything. Haha. Just clarifying minor points.
Ergo we remain an average team too scared to make the moves we need to win. Keller is a better hockey player than Monahan without question. Just watch the games, Monahan almost never creates his own chances over the past 2-3 seasons. Keller and Gaudreau would be a dynamic combo that would help take Gaudreau to the next level. Monahan definitely has his strengths but he isn’t nearly dynamic enough to play with Johnny.
Have you even watched these players play? Keller isn't an upgrade on Monahan currently, maybe not even in the future. In fact it's debatable if he's even currently better than Schmaltz and Monahan is lightyears better than him. Watch players play, save time on embarrassing proposals.
Ill clarify something Datsyuk was a generational talent. Gaudreau's offensive talent is very similar to Datsyuk's. The difference is Datsyuk was also a multi time Selke winnger for his fantastic defensive game
