Columbus made their big splash on Monday by signing 29-year-old Sean Monahan to a five-year deal worth $27.5 million ($5.5M AAV). The 11-year-old veteran is joining his fourth NHL team in Columbus after putting up his highest point production (59 Pts) since 2018-19 with both Montreal and Winnipeg in 2023-24.
Monahan joins Nikolaj Ehlers, Mason Appleton, and Gabriel Vilardi as game-time decisions ahead of the matchup on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. All four of them played in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars with Monahan being held off the scoresheet for only the second time in the last six games.
Monahan will center a second line for the Jets with Cole Perfetti and Nikolaj Ehlers and is expected to be on the top powerplay unit as well. The 29-year-old centre had 13 goals and 22 assists (35 points) in 49 games with the Montreal Canadiens before being traded to Winnipeg last week.
The Canadiens will receive a 2027 third-round pick if the Winnipeg Jets win the Stanley Cup. Monahan has a $1.985M cap-hit and is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of 2023-24. The 29-year-old centre had 13 goals and 22 assists (35 points) in 49 games with Montreal prior to the trade. He should settle in as the Jets' No.2 centre.
Monahan was only able to play in 25 games in his first season in Montreal in 2022-23 due to a season-ending groin surgery but managed to pick up six goals, 11 assists, 55 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus and has earned himself a one-year contract extension worth $1.985 million. The 28-year-old centre is entering his 11th NHL season after being the sixth overall draft pick in 2013.
Monahan has been out since December 5th and will now miss the remainder of the season after successfully having groin surgery. The 28-year-old is an unrestricted free agent this offseason after having six goals, 11 assists, 55 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 25 games prior to his injury.
Monahan hasn't played since Dec. 5th due to a lower-body injury but skated for the first time Wednesday and is nearing a return soon. The 28-year-old has six goals, 11 assists, 55 SOG and 16 PIMs in 25 games prior to the injury.
The Canadiens will be without Monahan's services for a while as he is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old has been having a resurgent first season in Montreal, with six goals and 17 points with 55 SOG and 16 PIMs through 25 games this season.
Monahan suffered an undisclosed injury midway through Monday's overtime loss in Vancouver. With Monahan out and Brendan Gallagher still dealing with an injury, the Canadiens will dress seven defensemen on Tuesday.
Monahan left Monday's game vs. Vancouver after playing just 10 shifts and 10:15 TOI and will be questionable to play Tuesday vs. Seattle. The 28-year-old has been enjoying a resurgent bounce-back season in his first year in Montreal having six goals and 17 points with 55 SOG through 25 GP.
Monahan has had a tough season, playing primarily in the Flames' bottom-6 and will end his season prematurely due to hip surgery. The Flames acquired Ryan Carpenter from the Blackhawks at the trade deadline and he will likely serve as a full-time replacement for Monahan.
Monahan will be a healthy scratch for the first time in his career. Brett Ritchie will draw into the lineup to replace Monahan on the fourth line.
Monahan has had an extremely disappointing season, scoring just 10 goals with 18 assists (28 points) in 50 games. Playing through a hip injury could help explain some of his inconsistencies throughout the season. The final four games are completely meaningless, so shutting him down now ensures he'll be ready for the start of the 2022 season.
Monahan has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but was back on a line with Johnny Gaudreau at the Flames morning skate, suggesting he could play in Toronto. Monahan has had a nice bounce-back season, scoring two goals with 10 assists (12 points) in 16 games.
