Cap hit smap bit. The thing with Sutter is that he wants his players, especially his bottom sixer's, to fill a role, any role, if they're not scoring. Lucic provides some truculence and the occasional fight which is why he stays in even though he's awful otherwise. Lewis brings forechecking and penalty killing which is why he's stayed in for so long. But Jarnkork makes him a little redundant. Ritchie has photos of Darryl cheating on his farm with another farm.
Monahan though is bringing nothing to the table right now. No offense, can't elevate his linemates, not a defensive specialist, not even a pp specialist, doesn't fight, doesn't bring energy or grit, just nothing. He's not even a good replacement level player because Ruzicka is more effective.
Now I'll believe the healthy scratch when I see it but it should have been done a long time ago. Like several coaches ago.