Miss Korea Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Here's yet another option for the Canucks to pursue. Monahan's had a challenging career but surprisingly hasn't missed a single game this year. He's looked pretty solid as a middle-six center for Montreal these past two seasons (41 points in 65 games). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post qwijjibo Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 He had the same surgery as Demko and he's finally healthy. Hes 7th in the league for faceoff percentage. He also has a really affordable cap hit ($1.985m) There's likely to be a fair but if interest in him 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 11 minutes ago, qwijjibo said: He had the same surgery as Demko and he's finally healthy. Hes 7th in the league for faceoff percentage. He also has a really affordable cap hit ($1.985m) There's likely to be a fair but if interest in him 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Would be a nice option if we’re thinking Lotto line is on the table long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Tim Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 That WAR% is yikes. I'd pass considering the league wide interest he's going to get, someone will overpay for him. We have decent center depth and can find better options elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sell.the.team Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 I've heard this guy is a little too into the nose beers 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I'm just not sure he'd be a better option at 2C than anyone we already have if the Lotto line is longer term, especially as likely a rental. And if the Lotto line struggles at all and gets spread out again, we don't need him at all. He could help solidify the middle a little but I think if we do want to make a move it's for a little better middle six center with potential. The other option would be a scoring winger. Monahan is definitely an improvement on Aman and PDG, but not a clear improvement over any other forward above them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureQuickness Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Maybe I've got an unpopular opinion on this one; keep everyone as they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Umbrus Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, qwijjibo said: He had the same surgery as Demko and he's finally healthy. Hes 7th in the league for faceoff percentage. He also has a really affordable cap hit ($1.985m) There's likely to be a fair but if interest in him Can never have enough quality centers. His cap hit is great for a rental this year. A bit of cap trickery and this trade can work. Puts Sutr back down to 4th C along with Lafferty and Hoglander…that’s a killer 4th line. A second line of Kuz Monahan and Mik could be very solid. And would provide minimal disruption to our team chemistry right now. Obviously cap has to go back in the trade, maybe Aman, a pick, maybe a lower tier prospect on the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I don’t think he is the answer, if we needed a 3C maybe. The lotto line success again means we should probably find a legit 2C so the option is at least there to keep the top guys together or switch it up to give different looks. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Other than his face off ability I’m not sure what he would offer. i watched him a lot in Calgary when he was a scorer. Soft on the boards and was invisible a lot of the time- that was in his prime. Johnny drove all the offence on that line. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwijjibo Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 14 minutes ago, Darius said: Other than his face off ability I’m not sure what he would offer. i watched him a lot in Calgary when he was a scorer. Soft on the boards and was invisible a lot of the time- that was in his prime. Johnny drove all the offence on that line. 58% in faceoff circle is a big enough reason alone. But he's put up 11 goals/24 points in 41 games playing primarily 3rd line minutes with the likes of Gallagher, Pearson (prior to his injury) Evans and and Anderson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, qwijjibo said: 58% in faceoff circle is a nig enough reason alone. But he's put up 11 goals/24 points in 41 games playing primarily 3rd line minutes with the likes of Gallagher, Pearson (prior to his injury) Evans and and Anderson I’ll admit I haven’t watched him much in Montreal, I have the impression of him in Calgary … not a tocchet type centre for the second line. That said he could be an improvement on Suter for a second line C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophomore Jinx Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Still producing at a 50 pt season pace, (he'd be even better in our lineup without question) great on the dot, a skilled "veteran" who is still only 29...he'd be a fantastic add, on his cap hit alone, even without all of the aforementioned 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I heard Calgary needs help.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 22 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: I heard Calgary needs help.... They gave up a first round pick just to get rid him. What would it cost to get him back? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 5 hours ago, elvis15 said: I'm just not sure he'd be a better option at 2C than anyone we already have if the Lotto line is longer term, especially as likely a rental. And if the Lotto line struggles at all and gets spread out again, we don't need him at all. He could help solidify the middle a little but I think if we do want to make a move it's for a little better middle six center with potential. The other option would be a scoring winger. Monahan is definitely an improvement on Aman and PDG, but not a clear improvement over any other forward above them. Monahan is an upgrade on Suter. He’s also at almost 58% on faceoffs. I’d easily take him to be our 2C and move Suter to the 4th line. Just not sure what Montreal would want. I’m sure they are looking to get a 1st round pick. I’d pass on that. I’d rather spend a 1st round pick on a younger player who we can keep long term… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 3 hours ago, Sophomore Jinx said: Still producing at a 50 pt season pace, (he'd be even better in our lineup without question) great on the dot, a skilled "veteran" who is still only 29...he'd be a fantastic add, on his cap hit alone, even without all of the aforementioned At 50% retention Montreal will easily get a 1st round pick. Not sure I’d want to blow that load on Monahan. But he’s definitely an upgrade on Suter… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 5 hours ago, Provost said: I don’t think he is the answer, if we needed a 3C maybe. The lotto line success again means we should probably find a legit 2C so the option is at least there to keep the top guys together or switch it up to give different looks. Dawson Mercer. Can play centre or wing so he’d be perfect for us. If New Jersey misses the playoffs he could be available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophomore Jinx Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 30 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: At 50% retention Montreal will easily get a 1st round pick. Not sure I’d want to blow that load on Monahan. But he’s definitely an upgrade on Suter… Big upgrade. I trust the FO here, if a deal is to be made, we won't be bent over, it will be "fair market value" (at worst) And never mind on the ice, when even looking on paper, that top 6 is dynamic, more versatile, and more lethal than ever with him in it. Gotta give to get, and Monahan gets us even closer to the Holy Grail. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Hronek Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 10 hours ago, Sell.the.team said: I've heard this guy is a little too into the nose beers I won't speculate since I don't have all the facts but this guy declined very fast in the NHL. Injuries and his style of play were also probably contributing factors but no guy in their mid-to-late 20's should decline as fast as he did. Hard pass on Monahan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-19 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I'd rather we aim higher for a 2nd line centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 As a last resort to bolster the lineup, sure, but I'd like to aim higher. This is a special season that I think we should go for it - not for an expensive rental, but for a long-term core piece like Ek is the bar I'd shoot for first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 30 minutes ago, Jester13 said: As a last resort to bolster the lineup, sure, but I'd like to aim higher. This is a special season that I think we should go for it - not for an expensive rental, but for a long-term core piece like Ek is the bar I'd shoot for first. Ya, if you are looking for a 1st or blue chip prospect for a Monahan rental… I would totally add one more significant piece to that package and get a guy like Ek instead if it was possible to pry him away. With salary inflation his deal will be incredibly efficient going forward. You add players like Ek and Greenway (instead of Kuzmenko and Hoglander) to this roster and it is starting to look like a monster. A year ago if you said it was possible to transition our team that fast I probably would have made fun of you. Petterson-Miller-Boeser Greenway-Ek-Mikheyev Joshua-Blueger-Garland Aman-Suter-Lafferty Hughes-Hronek Zadorov-Cole Soucy-Myers Juulsen With a decent chance of keeping that group together next year with just the expiration of the Myers contract and cap increase possibly leaving enough money on the table under the cap. Sliding Juulsen sliding into that spot. You can see the path for keeping a solid roster going forward. Lekkerimaki replaces Garland in a couple years; Willander/Petterson replace Cole and Juulsen within 2-3 years. A couple of experienced vets on short term deals filling holes in the bottom six as some of our current guys get raises and become unaffordable. Allvin needs to be GM of the year if he has one more ace up his sleeve like this for a big move at the deadline. My hopes and sights are set lower for the deadline, but one can dream. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 8 minutes ago, Provost said: Ya, if you are looking for a 1st or blue chip prospect for a Monahan rental… I would totally add one more significant piece to that package and get a guy like Ek instead if it was possible to pry him away. With salary inflation his deal will be incredibly efficient going forward. You add players like Ek and Greenway (instead of Kuzmenko and Hoglander) to this roster and it is starting to look like a monster. A year ago if you said it was possible to transition our team that fast I probably would have made fun of you. Petterson-Miller-Boeser Greenway-Ek-Mikheyev Joshua-Blueger-Garland Aman-Suter-Lafferty Hughes-Hronek Zadorov-Cole Soucy-Myers Juulsen With a decent chance of keeping that group together next year with just the expiration of the Myers contract and cap increase possibly leaving enough money on the table under the cap. Sliding Juulsen sliding into that spot. You can see the path for keeping a solid roster going forward. Lekkerimaki replaces Garland in a couple years; Willander/Petterson replace Cole and Juulsen within 2-3 years. A couple of experienced vets on short term deals filling holes in the bottom six as some of our current guys get raises and become unaffordable. Allvin needs to be GM of the year if he has one more ace up his sleeve like this for a big move at the deadline. My hopes and sights are set lower for the deadline, but one can dream. Ek would be great, but he's also a pipe dream and one of the last players Minny is likely to move if they plan on competing regularly Monahan could be interesting but he'll probs cost too much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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