Couldn't have offered much if we didn't beat montreals 5th rounder ha
But these are the types of gambles Chevy has to make, that Monahan can elevate his game along with the rest of the team in the playoffs. We need a #2 center and we have the inside track on signing one. We have no one else ready for the job. As much as we all hated how the playoffs went, the organization has no choice to now focus on the regular season, because no team gets a free pass to the playoffs as you have to play 82 regular season games first. We then have to trust/believe/hope/dream that the team can grow and improve and be a better version of themselves next playoffs.
The idea of him losing a step as he ages worries me. He doesn't have many steps to lose
I wouldn't break the bank or over commit term, but I would pursue Monahan as he can likely provide a few seasons of solid play as the #2 center.
I’d rather gamble on perfetti or lamb than mono. I’d even be fine with mono in a mentor role if as soon as Perfetti passes him the team is willing to switch which we have not seen from this team.
I've always been in Perfetti's corner, but I think the dream of him as an NHL center has pretty much died. At this point you want him to develop into a nice playmaking top 6 winger and maybe the go through of your #1 PP has he further hones his playmaking skills. Lambert still appears to be a future option especially with his speed and quickness. The question is if he can maintain his offense with the additional defensive responsibilities at the NHL level.
Then I’d rather they try lambert at centre and struggle in the first half then bring back mono as we neee to hopefully grow not stay where we are.
I think Lambert will be given an opportunity at center based on his usage on the Moose, but being the #2 center is probably at least 3 years away if he continues to develop well. Monahan makes sense as an intermediary option.
I disagree. I think if lambert isn’t ready and perfetti can’t play centre they are in trouble. After all, schief isn’t good enough so hopefully get better in future. Mono represents same old and is too slow.
I really don't get this. I think his speed is fine. His agility isn't great but maybe with another offseason of training he can regain that. He's had hip problems so that's the big question mark.
You realize the likelihood of either Perfetti or Lambert exceeding Scheifele at center is very unlikely for several years and even then for either to sustain his career production is even more unlikely.
Need to deal for Lawson Crouse or lure Jake Debrusk or Frank Vatrano (UFA in 2025) here via free agency.
You realize the chances of much improvement by maintaining status quo is usually low.
I’m not advocating for status quo but rather trying to be realistic about our options. If Lambert is ready for the NHL you want to put him in a position to succeed and not throw him to the wolves. My guess is he starts on the Moose and gets a couple injury call ups. Hopefully he gets used at center down the lineup with wingers that can produce offense.
