The Impact of Sean Monahan with the Canadiens and His Recent Trade to the Winnipeg Jets

2024-02-28 15:24:28

We all know what impact Sean Monahan has had with the Canadiens over the last two years. He was the mentor (or a mentor, at least) that young people needed.

But a few weeks ago, it came time to part ways with him. Kent Hughes traded him to the Winnipeg Jets for a top pick. It was expected and logical in the circumstances.

In the end, in the Monahan file, the Canadian therefore had two first round picks (that of the Flames and that of the Jets) and a little less than two years of loyal service from the veteran center player. He didn’t lose out.

The Jets, for their part, got their hands on a center player who will allow them to attract the crowds to have a very good center line in view of the playoffs, which are fast approaching.

Casually, in (less than) two months, it will be the series.

If the veteran had a slower start to his career in Winnipeg, not finding a way to blacken the scoresheet in his first four games under the colors of the Manitoba club, he has recently unlocked the block.

In fact, in his last five games, he has seven points, so six goals. He collected his first assist in his new colors yesterday, while he also found the back of the net against the Blues.

(Credit: ESPN) We can therefore say that the former Flames is on fire. Yes, I’m proud of my excellent gag.

Six goals in his first nine games for an NHL club in Winnipeg puts him behind only Dale Hawerchuk, Teemu Selanne and Nelson Emerson. It’s not nothing.

We also know, in Montreal, how useful he is when it comes time to take faceoffs. The fact that he was left-handed and Nick Suzuki was right-handed was an important asset.

Well, he’s taken more faceoffs than anyone in Winnipeg since he arrived in town. It has a success rate of 57%.

Monahan’s goal tonight gives him 6 in his last 5 games. 57% in the circle since joining the Jets – has taken more draws than anyone on the team. Great add.

— Mike Kelly (@MikeKellyNHL) February 28, 2024

During the month, the club is 7-3. This includes Sunday’s game – a victory – which was played without him (he was ill), but it demonstrates the importance he has in a team.

After all, in Montreal, nothing has gone well since his departure… even if the Coyotes were beaten yesterday.

Note also that the club’s numerical advantage has greatly improved. Since his arrival, the Jets have the fourth most efficient power play of the NHL.

Nothing less.

A lot of

– New partner for CF Montreal.

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— CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) February 28, 2024

– Oh well yes.

Tough third for the Sens last night.

First period in franchise history where they didn’t record a shot. 😬 pic.twitter.com/9gp6fvVWyw

— BarDown (@BarDown) February 28, 2024

– You have to know when to throw away the gloves. [BPM Sports]

– Darren Dreger on David Savard: nothing new under the sun.

Could Montreal move David Savard before March 8? @DarrenDreger joined @mckennaconor and @ShaunStarr78 to look at Montreal’s trade options and other moves we might see. Listen:

— TSN 690 Montreal (@TSN690) February 28, 2024

– Indeed.