Return of the centre, who\u0027s been sidelined since Dec. 5, would take some pressure off Nick Suzuki and could offer Habs valuable trade bait.
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With Monahan out, it has been easier for opponents to concentrate on stopping Suzuki and that, combined with the more recent losses of sniper Cole Caufield and gritty centre Jake Evans, is reflected in the statistics. Suzuki racked up 14 goals and 14 assists in his first 25 games and was among the top 20 scorers in the NHL. Since then, he has two goals and 10 assists in 26 games and ranks 86th.
That was a no-brainer for the Canadiens, who gave up future considerations. The first-round pick was the key to the deal and Monahan represented a low-risk gamble. If his hips didn’t hold up, the Canadiens could afford to eat the final year of his contract. If he played well, Montreal would be in a position to flip him for a draft pick or prospect at the trade deadline.Article contentis fast approaching and that’s the second reason why the Canadiens need Monahan back in the lineup.
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