26 Jan 2023 18:02:05
MTL: Monahan (50% retention)

COL: 3rd ('25) + 6th ('23)


Monahan was playing well this year, but ultimately injuries have led him to miss almost half of MTL's games.

He is an ideal, 2-way Center, and a personality that would mesh well with any dressing room. The problem is he just can't stay healthy.

IF Monahan returns, plays well, and stays healthy, maybe that 3rd becomes a 2nd, but at this point I think that's a stretch.

It's hard for a team to confidently trade for a guy who has trouble staying healthy, especially for a playoff run, but for a 3rd and a 6th with 50% retention is prudent risk for COL to take.

1.) 27 Jan 2023
27 Jan 2023 03:30:28
For a 3rd and 6th I'd rather just try and negotiate a contract to keep him around, help mentor the young guys. However, out of respect to the player, ask him what he wants.

I dont think the evaluation is off, just he's such a good guy to have around for all the youth., he's really not that old himself. I honestly don't know what a contract for him would look like, but if the price is reasonable, and he's open to the rebuild process, I think that could be very valuable for Montreal.