The multiple serious suitors for Lindholm, the haul paid for him and given how quickly Monahan’s season ended last year, justifies it.
We can't just scratch him for the 14 games before the deadline and it's unlikely that someone meets Hughes' demands this early on. Expect Monahan to play another 10 games. Rangers wouldn't trade Kakko for Monahan, they would make a Kakko trade in the offseason. He's still a good defensive player and they don't want to replace a 22 year old 3rd liner with a 29 year old 3rd liner who's a UFA with injury concerns.
While this would make sense in normal circumstances, in Monahan's case, teams may want to see that he can continue to play and stay healthy...
Doubt is the right word. It was hard to know for sure. I didn't shoot the idea down as Monahan is valuable on his own merits. But now that the market is forming we can project the return easier
14 games left until TDL. A smart gm will wait until the end before buying Monahan. If he stays healthy, I expect a late 1st value + contract for him. Fingers crossed
And if he gets hurt before the trade deadline the excuse is why we have to wait for a better deal which will never get because now he's on the shelf
True . If I’m Kent , the moment I get the late 1st , he’s gone. But like I said , smart gms might want to wait until last minute before submitting that late 1st offer. I wouldn’t accept a 2nd +B prospect type of package early. Our pipeline is full of it. We need 1st round type talent , no more quantity.
His faceoff numbers, size and responsible play was going to net a 1st if you look at it historically. The thing is that players like Vanek came with a massive cap it, same with Petry, even though his cap hit wasn't huge, no other team could fit it under the cap, we got them at a joke price. Monahan comes with a very low cap hit and is on pace for 60pts, but there's gonna be a lot of conditionnals for the picks we'll get for him because of his injury history.
What blows me away is people forget not long ago Money Hands was a 1st Line C in the league.
You’re too funny. All the old dudes here are starting to sound like Helen Lovejoy.
Players with no injury history are held out of the lineup if they are on the market. Teams would presumably be provided with his medical history anyway.
Consider this comment a "like". They've suspended that "privilege". LOL. I still don't get it how our fanbase is constantly flamed and trolled on the main boards and it seems to be no problem. Either way, once and if the trade goes down, they'll all scatter like cockroaches. And I'll be ready with a buffet of steaming hot crow and stacks of plates.
ok... if he gets hurt and habs get nothing for him.
I can’t freak out over what’s out of my control, this is much like the Panthers 1st scenario last year. Whatever happens, happens. It might not be what I ultimately want, but it’s definitely out of my control.
good points.. I wont say it again. hope it all works out.. just know if HE does get hurt, this board will light upI can’t freak out over what’s out of my control, this is much like the Panthers 1st scenario last year. Whatever happens, happens. It might not be what I ultimately want, but it’s definitely out of my control.
Saying “Kent should be held accountable” if he gets hurt just seems ridiculous since “Kent” created this situation by acquiring Monahan FOR A 1ST. Seems like he already did a bang up job and anything else is a bonus.
I want the same things for the Habs that you want friend, I just think rhetoric like that is short sighted. I’m also probably giving a passing comment you made too much attention anyway.
I know your posting style buddy, I appreciate it and you crack me up a lot too. Say whatever you want. Who cares if I’m having a hissy fit!
