Player Discussion Sean Monahan

[BuildOnDiamonds]

would be hilarious if he can turn it around and play at a top 6 level. If he does that, he could definitely be flipped for really good value at the deadline.

If he can turn it around, I would really take a look at signing him to a team friendly contract. U30 6 foot 2 center that can play in the top 6 aren't often available on the market and are tough to draft and develop.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...funny how things go...if Pierre Gauthier wasn't such a horrible GM, the Calgary 2013 2nd we got in the Cammalleri deal would have been their 1st instead...and who was drafted by Calgary with that 6th OA pick??...Sean Monahan...


...although knowing Bargain Bin and Timmins, they probably would have just picked Ristolainen or Zadorov instead...

 

[Harry Wong]

Famous speedster with two consecutive hip surgeries in the last two years Sean Monahan will zip through the Eastern Conference like a hot knife through butter

Jokes aside, his NHL career is nearing its end and it isn’t his fault. He’s a dedicated pro and he’s done everything asked of him or suggested to him to prolong his time in the NHL. If the surgeries fix his problems that’s fantastic, this is a contract year after all. If not, then there is no shame — he tried to make it work, it just didn’t.

He’s got character and was beloved in Calgary. If we’re going to have a stinker of a season I’d rather have it with no-fuss and good guys like Sean Monahan. Hoping for the best for him.

Well said.

 

[Giddens]

According to this article from last April, his first hip surgery was really successful. The operated hip was 100% last year. Hopefully the surgery on the other hip will be as successful:

Monahan sidelined for season with hip surgery

It’s a significant blow to the Flames as they aim to go on a long post-season run.

calgarysun.com

 

[jrom]

Interesting addition but makes me wonder where this leaves the other addition this summer, Dach.

Monahan probably won't be ready to start the season and whatever happens they will give playing time to Dach at C and let his play decide if he should be 2C or 3C (or 4C !). It's the only way the Romanov trade can work out.

If Dvorak can have a decent season with MSL, with his $4.2M x2 years left he'll have a lot of trade value at TDL.

 

[No More Subban]

He's had a bad year but I have a feeling that he just needs a big change. Very excited about this.

MSL, s'il vous plaiiiiitttt!!!

 

[Redux91]

Slaf in the ahl

Dadonov - Suzuki - Caufield
Drouin - Dach - Anderson
Monahan - Dvorak - Gallagher
Pitlick/Hoffman - Evans - Armia
Byron, Pezzetta

I keep feeling like the Dadonov suzuki caufield line will unexpectedly turn out amazing lmao, and itll be bittersweet because we want a great pick at least 1 more time

Tho I wonder if they give monahan to Dach over dvorak, we'll need the face off help there

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Monahan probably won't be ready to start the season and whatever happens they will give playing time to Dach at C and let his play decide if he should be 2C or 3C (or 4C !). It's the only way the Romanov trade can work out.

If Dvorak can have a decent season with MSL, with his $4.2M x2 years left he'll have a lot of trade value at TDL.

Monahan said he’s healthy in his zoom call and on the ice 4 times a week, so I think he’ll be in the lineup.

 

[sandviper]

You have to like how the tandem of HuGo are thinking..........another 1st incoming...........there was a time, where the GM couldn't get us a 1st or a Centre...... The misery.....

In less than one calendar year, HuGo got us an extra 2022 first, an extra 2023 first and another future 1st. Got us two centers under the age of 30 as well.

But trades are hard.

 

[durojean]

I have 0 expectation, the dude body is falling apart, a wrist and two hip surgeries in 4 years. Props to him if he manage to play most of the season.

Markov had a rough 2 to 3 years with injuries… he found a way to come back to his strength after that.

I feel like counting out players that got a rough patch is often a mistake.

 

[durojean]

Our centerline is :

Suzuki
Monahan
Dvorak
Dach
Evans

When was the last time our center line was this good ? Seriously ?

They actually did that in not even a year…

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Monahan-Suzuki-Caufield
Slaf-Dach-Dadonov/Mesar
Anderson-Dvorak-Gallagher
Pitlick-Evans-Pezzetta

 

[DAChampion]

Markov had a rough 2 to 3 years with injuries… he found a way to come back to his strength after that.

I feel like counting out players that got a rough patch is often a mistake.

Markov had exceptionally high hockey IQ.

 

[Runner77]

Martin St- Louis will fix him.

 

[A55P2]

Our centerline is :

Suzuki
Monahan
Dvorak
Dach
Evans

When was the last time our center line was this good ? Seriously ?

They actually did that in not even a year…

As much as I like all moves Hughes made, let's not get ahead of ourselves. This is as unproven as it gets. We've got to hope some of the guys regain form, but outside of Suzuki none of them have done much in a while. They've got upside, but it needs to materialize.

 

[Kennerback]

Our centerline is :

Suzuki
Monahan
Dvorak
Dach
Evans

When was the last time our center line was this good ? Seriously ?

They actually did that in not even a year…

In the event everyone’s still there, it’s a cutthroat free-for-all for the 2C and 3C spots.

 

[HabzSauce]

How do we feel about John Gibson?

I know he's been off last few years but he looks like he's similar to Carey price in sense that if he doesn't care they he won't play elite.

Another question to ask is if he would even be interested in playing for Montreal? I can't see why not currently especially with the direction our organization is moving in.

WOOPS wrong thread

 

[ChesterNimitz]

As much as I like all moves Hughes made, let's not get ahead of ourselves. This is as unproven as it gets. We've got to hope some of the guys regain form, but outside of Suzuki none of them have done much in a while. They've got upside, but it needs to materialize.

So much better than just a few years ago when almost none of our players/prospects had upside. Our long journey into the darkness seems to be ending.

 

[Kiss Under the Guy]

Our centerline is :

Suzuki
Monahan
Dvorak
Dach
Evans

When was the last time our center line was this good ? Seriously ?

They actually did that in not even a year…

I'd say: two years ago...

 

[donghabs98]

Interesting addition but makes me wonder where this leaves the other addition this summer, Dach.

Id say this impacts Dvorak more than Dach. Dvorak is much easier to move now that we have someone to take on minutes like Monahan.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

The picture Montreal Canadiens twitter released of Monahan, well, he kind of looks like an elf.

Should fit right in with Cole "The Hobbit" Caufield.

 

[Hins77]

One thing wich playing in favor of Monahan is he is only 27 years old…. I mean, I know this kind of injury finish Ryan Kesler career but he was already 34/35. I don’t expect that much of Monahan, but I believe he can still play as a 3rd line centerman minimum

 

[RationalExpectations]

Our centerline is :

Suzuki
Monahan
Dvorak
Dach
Evans

When was the last time our center line was this good ? Seriously ?

They actually did that in not even a year…

Suzuki
Danault > Dvorak ?
KK = Dach in terms of what they have achieved.
Evans

Monahan is a cap dump right now and you consider him above Dvorak, let us see how it works out. Nothing against Hughes moves but let‘s give the players time to show what they are capable of.

 

[RationalExpectations]

One thing wich playing in favor of Monahan is he is only 27 years old…. I mean, I know this kind of injury finish Ryan Kesler career but he was already 34/35. I don’t expect that much of Monahan, but I believe he can still play as a 3rd line centerman minimum

It shows that they won‘t play a defensive game… Dadonov, Caufield, Monahan, Drouin, Hoffman, Anderson, Dvorak are not defense first forwards to say the least

 

[MasterD]

Yes, injuries don’t that to players. Especially wrist and hip injuries…

Markov had a rough 2 to 3 years with injuries… he found a way to come back to his strength after that.

I feel like counting out players that got a rough patch is often a mistake.

Markov came back slow af, but made it work because of his insane hockey IQ and because he played D.

If Monahan is as slow as Markov was after his injuries, he’s done.