Speculation: Monahan forward most likely dealt first

[jgimp]

I think it's the type of player that Wpg would need in the playoff depth wise for a small price.
Let's say you end up with Lowry as your best center because of injuries.
And i see Monahan taking your 3rd C easy in a full squad.

Not for a 1st like many are implying on here! We got Names for a middling pick and Nino for a 2nd.
Monahan isn’t a fit and I would rather use a stack of assets for a long term 2C

 

[CanMerc]

Mtl : Monahan (50%)
for
Wpg : Mtl 2nd (around #38 - #45) + 6th rd

or

Mtl : Monahan (50%) + 3rd (70-75)
For
Late first (around #25 - #32)

No to both
Monahan isn’t worth either return and doesn’t bring anything of value to WPG

 

[ottawa]

Monahan's 8 even strength points in over 18 minutes a night while being abysmal defensively, says otherwise.

Ok then put him on the PP? He'd be leading the Jets in powerplay points.

Also Monahan has 13:43 ES time not 18 minutes. If you're going to talk about his 18 mins of icetime then you talk about his 24 points.

And his ES production is still more than 3/6 guys I mentioned and not far from Axel or Barron.

It isn't hard to figure this out

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Poor Monahan

 

[CanMerc]

Ok then put him on the PP? He'd be leading the Jets in powerplay points.

Also Monahan has 13:43 ES time not 18 minutes. If you're going to talk about his 18 mins of icetime then you talk about his 24 points.

And his ES production is still more than 3/6 guys I mentioned and not far from Axel or Barron.

It isn't hard to figure this out

Or… just a thought…. You could stop trying to force him on us and trade him elsewhere… maybe somewhere they might actually want him… which isn’t WPG

 

[Ezpz]

If it’s true that Montreal’s ask is a first, wouldn’t that mean he’s the least likely to be traded first since teams will most likely want to hold out for something better before paying that?

If you look at the market it's literally only Monahan and Lindholm for notable expiring forwards on selling teams. Calgary are apparently re-signing Hanifin. Maybe tarasenko if the sens give up. There's really not a lot of ufas on sellers this year.

I think hfboards values picks a lot more than gms do.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Or… just a thought…. You could stop trying to force him on us and trade him elsewhere… maybe somewhere they might actually want him… which isn’t WPG

at the prices Habs fans want for him, it isn't anyone. I could see him going for a later 2nd close to the deadline - maybe to a team that sees a significant injury.

 

[ottawa]

Or… just a thought…. You could stop trying to force him on us and trade him elsewhere… maybe somewhere they might actually want him… which isn’t WPG

I don't give a flying f*** where he goes or if he stays on the habs lol, I'm just responding to his ridiculous post about talking about his ES production over 18 mins (that includes PP time) and ignoring the fact that he's better or near the same ES production as 5/6 guys I mentioned.

If you have a reply to the actual relevant discussion that was being had then by all means go ahead.

 

[CanMerc]

If you look at the market it's literally only Monahan and Lindholm for notable expiring forwards on selling teams. Calgary are apparently re-signing Hanifin. Maybe tarasenko if the sens give up. There's really not a lot of ufas on sellers this year.

I think hfboards values picks a lot more than gms do.

I think Habs fans value their players a lot more than everyone else does.
Monahan isn’t worth a 1st… he’s not even worth a 2nd+

 

[ottawa]

I think Habs fans value their players a lot more than everyone else does.
Monahan isn’t worth a 1st… he’s not even worth a 2nd+

I think he can fetch a 2nd, people forget how much GMs overpay every trade deadline.

2024 isn't a special year, just like 2025, 2026 and every other year won't be either.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I think Habs fans value their players a lot more than everyone else does.
Monahan isn’t worth a 1st… he’s not even worth a 2nd+

Monahan already netted the Habs a 1st (Cgy 2025). Anything more is just gravy. Would laugh so hard if the Jets trade for him!

 

[pth2]

Monahan already netted the Habs a 1st (Cgy 2025). Anything more is just gravy. Would laugh so hard if the Jets trade for him!

Of course, even if he gets Montreal a second rounder and a decent prospect, plenty of people will see it as validating the "Told you he wasn't worth a first!!!!11111" narrative, rather than being pretty close to what most Habs fans are actually saying...

 

[_vivelequebec_]

He’s NHL 412th best goal scorer of all time. He’s also 29 yo.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Of course, even if he gets Montreal a second rounder and a decent prospect, plenty of people will see it as validating the "Told you he wasn't worth a first!!!!11111" narrative, rather than being pretty close to what most Habs fans are actually saying...

Anyone that states that is wrong. Monahan was already worth a 1st to the Habs. Calgary's 1st. And anything in additional is just icing on the cake.

People are just jealous! lol

 

[CanMerc]

I think he can fetch a 2nd, people forget how much GMs overpay every trade deadline.

2024 isn't a special year, just like 2025, 2026 and every other year won't be either.

A 2nd, yes…2nd+..no

Monahan already netted the Habs a 1st (Cgy 2025). Anything more is just gravy. Would laugh so hard if the Jets trade for him!

If he goes to WPG, Chevy should be fired immediately

 

[ottawa]

A 2nd, yes…2nd+..no

If the 2nd is the main highlight then we're arguing about a + that is a mid to low level prospect or a late pick...probably not worth discussing or anything that moves the needle for either team.

 

[Ezpz]

I think Habs fans value their players a lot more than everyone else does.
Monahan isn’t worth a 1st… he’s not even worth a 2nd+

Tight markets dictate prices. Chiarot was the only top 4 d available and HF was convinced he would return a fifth rounder.

Not even worth arguing at this point, hf logic is on par with a toddler's.

People think because monahan wasn't traded last year nobody wanted him, ignoring he missed the entire season from a month before the deadline until the end. Of course nobody is trading for a guy who wouldn't have been ready even for the playoffs.

It doesn't matter what Monahan is worth, it matters what is available at the deadline and the scarcity of the desired asset available.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

A 2nd, yes…2nd+..no


If he goes to WPG, Chevy should be fired immediately

Jet's are notoriously cheap. Good chance he goes to the Jets because of that. I doubt the Jets have the stones to trade for an expensive rental who won't re-sign (e.g. Lindstrom).

 

[CanMerc]

Of course, even if he gets Montreal a second rounder and a decent prospect, plenty of people will see it as validating the "Told you he wasn't worth a first!!!!11111" narrative, rather than being pretty close to what most Habs fans are actually saying...

A 2nd+ is closer to a 2nd than it is to a 1st+, which is what a lot of Habs fans are asking for

 

[pth2]

Jet's are notoriously cheap. Good chance he goes to the Jets because of that. I doubt the Jets have the stones to trade for an expensive rental who won't re-sign (e.g. Lindstrom).

I hope for Jets' fans sake that their team loosens up - whether it's for Monahan, Lindholm or someone else, getting their team some added quality depth to get through at least a few playoff rounds is something they deserve.

It's a big league, windows for winning are short.... Winnipeg seems to have a good thing going, I hope they don't hoard draft picks rather than go for it.

 

[Okanagan]

All my Flames fan friends wanted to run Monahan outta town due to him disappearing in the playoffs every time. As soon as the physicality ramps up, he fades into the perimeter. Not a player I'd want to pay assets for a playoff run.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

All my Flames fan friends wanted to run Monahan outta town due to him disappearing in the playoffs every time. As soon as the physicality ramps up, he fades into the perimeter. Not a player I'd want to pay assets for a playoff run.

Last time he was in the playoffs he co-led the Flames in points. Your beef should have been with the actual no-shows.

 

[Romang67]

I don't give a flying f*** where he goes or if he stays on the habs lol, I'm just responding to his ridiculous post about talking about his ES production over 18 mins (that includes PP time) and ignoring the fact that he's better or near the same ES production as 5/6 guys I mentioned.

If you have a reply to the actual relevant discussion that was being had then by all means go ahead.

A player who's a liability 5v5 and only produces on the PP doesn't sound like a good pickup for the playoffs, even if we ignore the fact that he ranked 210th among forwards in points/60 on the PP last season (up to a respectable, although hardly a gamechanging 94th this season).

 

[jgimp]

I hope for Jets' fans sake that their team loosens up - whether it's for Monahan, Lindholm or someone else, getting their team some added quality depth to get through at least a few playoff rounds is something they deserve.

It's a big league, windows for winning are short.... Winnipeg seems to have a good thing going, I hope they don't hoard draft picks rather than go for it.

Chevy has spent when he has had to, and held onto his assets when there isn’t much around. Hes been shrewd and surprised many. Nino, Names and the whole PLD nightmare to name a few. He generally comes out trades pretty good. Hayes was one of the let downs that didn’t fit.
He has also has to deal with NTC/NMC and the unwillingness of star players signing long term. But in general, I think he’s done well given the circumstances.
I think we might see a trade no one expected and out of the blue this TDL. Most Jets fans don’t mind giving up assets and most of our picks/prospects would be on the table for the few players that would put us over the top.
I want a defensively responsive 2C with term, and to a lesser extent, a big puck moving T4RHD this TDL. No offence to Monahan, but he doesn’t fit the bill for our centre needs. He would slot in at the 4C spot and definitely doesn’t fit the style of play. It is for this reason most Jets fans don’t want to give up anything of significance for him.

 

[General Fanager]

Or… just a thought…. You could stop trying to force him on us and trade him elsewhere… maybe somewhere they might actually want him… which isn’t WPG

FWIW The Jets have been scouting The Habs lately....Might be unrelated but w/e