Confirmed Signing with Link: [CGY] Calgary re-signs Sean Monahan (7 Years, $6.375M AAV)

[UnicornONtheCOBB]

seems like a solid deal for both sides. I was thinking 6.5 to 7 per, but 6.3 is in the ballpark. The guy is a stud. I wanted the Oilers to draft him so badly, but the Flames stole him with the pick just before the Oiler's. I guess it worked out for both teams, as the Oilers more than likely would not have gotten McDavid if they had drafted Monahan. It should result in a solid rivalry for the next 5 to 10 years. The Flames have some really nice pieces on their roster, Edmonton does as well. I can't wait until the first Battle of Alberta 7 game playoff match up. It's been far too long.

 

[Paneerboy]

Great deal. I really like Monahan.

 

[SaltySkywalker]

It's already a good deal. He's basically a 30 goal, 60 point guy who plays against top opposition every night, has done it for multiple years now. I like this deal a lot better than MacKinnon's based on the earning aspect of it even though MacKinnon has a higher ceiling.

It's not even about the ceiling, though. Mackinnon has put up more points p/60 than Monahan. That's a fact. Mack just hasn't been able to stay healthy the last two years. Mack is going to explode this year, just you watch. I think its funny the people that are calling Monahan's deal a steal yet Mack's isn't?

 

[1989]

Very good deal. Not a steal, but not overpayment either; I'd argue slightly underpaid, especially if he reaches and stays in that 70-80pt range throughout the prime of his career, and gives the Flames some future flexibility as well when they are ready to compete for a Cup.

Now it's time for Gaudreau to step up to the plate.

 

[lomiller1]

My response was only relating to Monahans sh%. Its been 'high' his entire pro career. So either he is inexplicably lucky or there is a tangible explanation for it.

You don't need to be "inexplicably lucky". There is enough year to year variation to skew a 3 season sample size pretty easily. His career shooting % is 3 points higher than what you'd expect given where he takes his shots from so shot quality isn't the reason.

 

[Stuzchuk]

AWE-SOME!!!

6.3AAV for 7yrs Great Job GMBT

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Stolen from the Flames Forum (Thanks Calculon)

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Very nice deal for the Flames, Now they just need to get Gaudreau locked up.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Fair deal.

 

[Tryamkin]

 

[TOGuy14]

Seems like a good deal for CGY. Thought Monahan might get a slightly higher AAV with such a long term.

 

[dirk41]

Good deal

Kadri contract keeps getting better and better

Why are you bringing up Kadri?

Age comparison:

20 62 points vs. 12
21 63 points vs. 7

By year:
14/15 31 goals and 62 points vs. 18 goals and 39 points
15/16 27 goals and 63 points vs. 17 goals and 45 points

 

[InfinityIggy]

You don't need to be "inexplicably lucky". There is enough year to year variation to skew a 3 season sample size pretty easily. His career shooting % is 3 points higher than what you'd expect given where he takes his shots from so shot quality isn't the reason.

I am still waiting for a reason then.

 

[Slush]

As a Flames fan I am super happy with this deal! We now have Monohan for atleast the next 7 years! Now just waiting for Johnny to follow suit.

 

[JurassicTunga]

yessss! I think Monahan is our future captain, and is the guy who I think will be a Flame for life(hopefully).

 

[Bounces R Way]

Great deal. I bet Treliving gets Johnny under 7.

 

[cgf]

I'm sure the Flames would love for Gaudreau to see this as a kane/toews thing. He'd be leaving a lot of money on the table if he did though.

 

[fmrdh]

Really good player.

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Beefy. That is a totally okay contract, in my opinion. Monahan has work to do as far as his two-way play (ironic since that's what people seem to think he's best at) but it's a solid deal for a kid who has broken 30 goals, and approached it a second time, while on his ELC.

 

[Funk21]

Great deal for Flames, Johnny hockey likely signs for similar

 

[MardyBum]

Good deal. FA at 28 as well.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

I am still waiting for a reason then.

You'll be waiting a long time. Hands, Skills, Experience, Systems, and Backdoor plays don't exist in lomiller1's world. Just corsi and PDO as independant entities.

 

[Curufinwe]

I always wonder about these extra $0.75m on the AAV for big contracts.

Monahan must have wanted to go above MacKinnon the way Giroux wanted to jump slightly ahead of Getzlaf.

 

[Willy Stylez]

I like it!

 

[AvsGuy]

Did he just get the same money exactly as MacKinnon? Lol it will never be decided now