Player Discussion Sean Monahan

[Flames Fanatic]

I dunno if I missed any discussion on it earlier, but Monahan is at 99 career goals. Pretty damn good to hit 100 goals by age 22.

 

[Lunatik]

I dunno if I missed any discussion on it earlier, but Monahan is at 99 career goals. Pretty damn good to hit 100 goals by age 22.

He's going to be the youngest in Flames history

 

[InfinityIggy]

He's going to be the youngest in Flames history

A shame, such wasted potential.

 

[Lunatik]

A shame, such wasted potential.

I know, he could have been a star, instead he's an AHL 3C

 

[FlamerForLife]

I dunno if I missed any discussion on it earlier, but Monahan is at 99 career goals. Pretty damn good to hit 100 goals by age 22.

But how many of those are winger goals?

 

[Volica]

Monahan is now in the NHL's top 25 for faceoff percentage at 53% and tied at 22nd for goals.

Pretty good for a winger scoring d-man goals. Now if he could only get more goalie assists he could become a more complete player.

Honestly, if Monahan were to simply develop that two-way game a bit more, he'd easily be considered a top 1C in the league.

The goals are there, the faceoff % is there, assists still need to come, defensive zone coverage is a lot better than the start of the year; but still nothing to write home about, and possession has steadily improved year over year.

I think it's likely his natural progression. In a couple seasons this guy will hopefully just put it all together; he seems like a smart kid, so I don't see why not.

 

[Lunatik]

But how many of those are winger goals?

83 winger goals, 14 defense goals and 2 goalie

 

[FLAMESFAN]

He's going to be the youngest in Flames history

Nieuwendyk?

 

[Flameshomer]

Honestly, if Monahan were to simply develop that two-way game a bit more, he'd easily be considered a top 1C in the league.

The goals are there, the faceoff % is there, assists still need to come, defensive zone coverage is a lot better than the start of the year; but still nothing to write home about, and possession has steadily improved year over year.

I think it's likely his natural progression. In a couple seasons this guy will hopefully just put it all together; he seems like a smart kid, so I don't see why not.

I don't think he really needs to develop his abilities more, just a consistent effort over the course of the entire season would be enough to propel him to the top. Like iginla, he seems to have trouble starting off the year but really starts to turn it on in the latter half- that's what makes him so polarizing. We all remember what he's like during the stretch and expect that out of the gates, and are stunned when he doesn't come out flying.

 

[Anglesmith]

Nieuwendyk?

Considering it's on the Flames website as such, too, I'd assume it's legit.

And checking up on it, Joe played two years of college after being drafted (got a cup of coffee at the end of the second year), so Sean had a pretty good head start on him.

 

[Lunatik]

Nieuwendyk?

Monahan will do it 2-3 months younger. Nieuwendyk's is more impressive as it as back to back 50 goal seasons but he was 21 going into his first full season.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I love Monahan.

 

[FlamerForLife]

Posted this on the main boards too.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Posted this on the main boards too.

That's actually a ridiculous accomplishment.

 

[FlamerForLife]

That's actually a ridiculous accomplishment.

Shows how good of a player Monahan is, and shows how weak the 2012 draft class is.

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Shows how good of a player Monahan is, and shows how weak the 2012 draft class is.

Great for dmen, but man was it rough for forwards.

 

[JPeeper]

My favorite part of the goal was that he straight dominated Hedman in front of the net.

Mony takes a little shot from Hedman then gets behind him, gives him a cross check, waits, then as Gaudreau shoots he gives him another shove which knocks him down and is all alone to deflect the puck and put it in.

Funny how people call Monahan soft or other related garbage when he is always going to the dirty areas in front of the net and takes constant abuse from defenders, especially on the PP.

His play has really picked up over the last couple months after a horrendous start.

 

[Lunatik]

My favorite part of the goal was that he straight dominated Hedman in front of the net.

Mony takes a little shot from Hedman then gets behind him, gives him a cross check, waits, then as Gaudreau shoots he gives him another shove which knocks him down and is all alone to deflect the puck and put it in.

Funny how people call Monahan soft or other related garbage when he is always going to the dirty areas in front of the net and takes constant abuse from defenders, especially on the PP.

His play has really picked up over the last couple months after a horrendous start.

Probably after his back healed

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Probably after his back healed

Like I said. Watching him reminded me so much of injured Turris playing last year with a back injury.

Glad to see him playing as well as he has. God knows #100 has been long overdue. Hopefully he can stay hot and finish with at least 25-30 goals to end the year.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I think the back only hurt him a few games. Then it was a confidence/contract pressure thing. You can tell with Monmy when he has his confidence or not. It's pretty obvious when guys like him and Gaudreau aren't feeling it.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I think the back only hurt him a few games. Then it was a confidence/contract pressure thing. You can tell with Monmy when he has his confidence or not. It's pretty obvious when guys like him and Gaudreau aren't feeling it.

No can say for sure, but he was not moving or skating like he is now. I think it was lingering for while myself. Also he's been so much better at both ends, really nice to see.

 

[BigRangy]

Yeah Monahan has actually been winning puck battles lately, occasionally several per game. He was winning maybe 1 a week at the start of the year.

He's been playing much better.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Flames supercut Monahan's 100 goals.

https://www.facebook.com/NHLFlames/videos/10155011336133704/

I think I only counted 3 empty net goals.

 

[Kahvi]

I've said it before, back problems can bother you for a long time even though you are "ok". I've had chronic back problems since 2011, they seem to come out of nowhere and when its bad I know I'm unconsciously really careful to not make any sudden movements and I avoid certain positions at the office.

 

[Lunatik]

Flames supercut Monahan's 100 goals.

https://www.facebook.com/NHLFlames/videos/10155011336133704/

I think I only counted 3 empty net goals.

You are correct.

Of his 100 goals, 3 empty netters. 26 PPG, 2 SHG, 16 were the first goal of the game and an absolutelyamazing 18 game winning goals.