C Sean Monahan (2013, 6th overall, Calgary)

[stempniaksen]

Why the hell are the 67s and Frontenacs playing at 1030 am tomorrow?

For the last few years they've had a "kids day" where kids go with their schools. Without knowing for sure I'm gonna assume it's that.

 

[Leviathan]

Ahhh that sounds right. I wondered if it was a rescheduled game or something.

 

[Gritty]

2G 1A so far tonight. The kid is so solid.

 

[Kekumba]

Almost had the hat trick (at least, I believe it was him, announcers and video quality is poor), hit the post on a wide open net.

 

[Vaclav Varada]

Kid is just so good in a non flashy way. Does everything right out there.

 

[Gritty]

Kid is just so good in a non flashy way. Does everything right out there.

Thats what I think. He's the kinda guy you want to build your team around.

I'd do anything to see him in a Flames sweater.

 

[Fearless Leaf*]

Really want him on the Leafs, his style of game would fit perfectly between Kessel and Lupul/JVR. Him or Barkov would fill a big need.

 

[shello]

Really want him on the Leafs, his style of game would fit perfectly between Kessel and Lupul/JVR. Him or Barkov would fill a big need.

Some reason I want him on the Leafs too, and im not even a Leafs fan!

 

[Clippy]

Some reason I want him on the Leafs too, and im not even a Leafs fan!

Monahan vs Galchenyuk would be an awesome matchup.

 

[jmart21]

I'd love to see this guy play, but not very close to Ottawa haha.

Can someone give me some of his traits and maybe a comparable? Cheers

 

[Vaclav Varada]

I'd love to see this guy play, but not very close to Ottawa haha.

Can someone give me some of his traits and maybe a comparable? Cheers

Think Jon Toews.

 

[jmart21]

Think Jon Toews.

That's the feeling I have been getting just reading posts here and there. With the likes of Jones and MacK expected to go 1/2, and guys like TT and Barkov getting lots of praise, it'd be great to see a guy like Monahan fall to the leafs at a 5 spot or so.

I can only pray!

 

[puckfan13]

Only watched the 2 games or whatever he was on Friday Night Hockey last year. Haven't seen him this year. From what I gather and on YouTube he's basically the Couturier/Jordan Staal of this year? These players get highly underrated IMO.

 

[Vaclav Varada]

Only watched the 2 games or whatever he was on Friday Night Hockey last year. Haven't seen him this year. From what I gather and on YouTube he's basically the Couturier/Jordan Staal of this year? These players get highly underrated IMO.

He doesn't have their size but his 3 zone awareness is definitely similar.

 

[puckfan13]

He doesn't have their size but his 3 zone awareness is definitely similar.

So a pretty strong candidate to jump straight into the NHL after his draft I surmise? How does Brandon Sutter with a touch more offense sound (45-65 pt range)?

 

[ponder]

Obviously no comparisons are perfect, Monahan is his own player, but he reminds me the most of Eric Staal when I've seen him play, though a couple inches shorter. Really like the kid, not flashy but works hard, goes to the net, and finishes very well, not hard to see him turning into a top 6 centre in the NHL. He was great in the Canada-Russia Challenge, I wonder if that'll give him a shot to make the WJC team? He could look good in a role similar to the one Couturier got in his draft year.

 

[Gritty]

Obviously no comparisons are perfect, Monahan is his own player, but he reminds me the most of Eric Staal when I've seen him play, though a couple inches shorter. Really like the kid, not flashy but works hard, goes to the net, and finishes very well, not hard to see him turning into a top 6 centre in the NHL. He was great in the Canada-Russia Challenge, I wonder if that'll give him a shot to make the WJC team? He could look good in a role similar to the one Couturier got in his draft year.

This is the comparison that I keep walking away with. I think your looking at a strong 2-way C, with good offensive upside. I think he will be a 65 - 80pt C. Not quite the same numbers that Staal puts up, but same style of play.

 

[Vaclav Varada]

So a pretty strong candidate to jump straight into the NHL after his draft I surmise? How does Brandon Sutter with a touch more offense sound (45-65 pt range)?

He isn't a heat seeking missile like Sutter is. Monahan isn't soft but his game isn't exactly going out there and searching for physical contact.

 

[ponder]

He isn't a heat seeking missile like Sutter is. Monahan isn't soft but his game isn't exactly going out there and searching for physical contact.

Brandon Sutter is really not a big time hitter at all. Works very hard, solid positionally with a good stick, and definitely not afraid of contact, but I wouldn't describe him as a "heat seeking missile." Not even remotely close to as physical as guys like Brown, Callahan, Backes, Hanzal, etc. who just go out looking to finish every check every time. He never stood out to me as one of the most physical Canes players.

FWIW, I think Sutter with more offensive talent is a decent comparison. Monahan seems to have a more solid/powerful build too, Sutter was an absolute beanpole in his dub days, and he's still fairly skinny.

 

[Minister of Offence]

So a pretty strong candidate to jump straight into the NHL after his draft I surmise? How does Brandon Sutter with a touch more offense sound (45-65 pt range)?

I think there's a limit to offensive upside but he is one of those guys where I think many may underestimate it just because he doesn't have any flash. Kid makes outstanding reads all game though. Will not hurt you. He's always frustrating opposition and never flustered.

 

[Minister of Offence]

Obviously no comparisons are perfect, Monahan is his own player, but he reminds me the most of Eric Staal when I've seen him play, though a couple inches shorter. Really like the kid, not flashy but works hard, goes to the net, and finishes very well, not hard to see him turning into a top 6 centre in the NHL. He was great in the Canada-Russia Challenge, I wonder if that'll give him a shot to make the WJC team? He could look good in a role similar to the one Couturier got in his draft year.

This is the comparison that I keep walking away with. I think your looking at a strong 2-way C, with good offensive upside. I think he will be a 65 - 80pt C. Not quite the same numbers that Staal puts up, but same style of play.

It's pretty much the best comparison I've got too. Both aren't exactly strong skaters.

 

[Gritty]

Looks like the only player to show up for 67's tonight... 2G 1A. in a 8-3 loss.

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

I just see a younger version of Sean Couturier, which is awesome.

Could definitely become a 2-way, #1C like Couturier's upside.

Great prospect.

 

[Bernier the Boats]

I just see a younger version of Sean Couturier, which is awesome.

Could definitely become a 2-way, #1C like Couturier's upside.

Great prospect.

I agree, their stick work and ability to read plays are very similar. That being said I think Monahan is a bit better of a skater, and has a little more offensive prowess. But Couturier is definitely his best comparable.

 

[Minister of Offence]

I just see a younger version of Sean Couturier, which is awesome.

Could definitely become a 2-way, #1C like Couturier's upside.

Great prospect.

Monahan may have a better hockey sense all over the ice.