Adam Oates saves Luke Schenn’s career, David Pastrnak finds his voice, Maple Leafs trade options (and they’re not defensemen) plus nine more NHL goodies in this edition of @lukefoxjukebox‘s Quick Shifts. https://t.co/WZPJW9Dds2
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 9, 2023
![Sean Monahan could be of interest to the Leafs](https://cdn.buminteractif.com/2023/12/Monahan-784x450.jpg)
It’s a shame Sean Monahan was injured last year, as he would have been a real bargaining chip.
This summer, he signed a very beneficial contract for the team, and so far, he’s been healthy. Touch wood. Healthy, with a $1.985 million payroll: the center could be of interest to several teams in view of the trade deadline.
Sportsnet ‘s Luke Foxwrote about the subject a few days ago.
He’s been in the mix for Nikita Zadorov, and many believe that Chris Tanev is now the GM’s main target. And he knows Tanev: he’s the one who signed him in Calgary.
Monahan is obviously not a defenseman, and given the Leafs’ offensive punch, one can legitimately wonder why they might be interested in a Habs center.
In his text, Fox states that Max Domi isn’t good defensively and having a guy like Monahan on the third line would be very interesting. By acquiring Monahan, Sheldon Keefe could start using Domi in a more offensive role on the top-6. Alex Wennberg and Adam Henrique are two other guys who could be on Brad Treliving’s radar, according to Fox.
Mony’s defensive game is clearly one of his main assets. But on a team like the Leafs, where there’s no shortage of offense, the Habs center wouldn’t be too disoriented. Indeed, prior to tonight’s games, he was the team’s leading scorer and fourth on the team in points (17 points in 29 games).
With the Leafs, he’d be sixth…
In short, he’d be a great addition. What could Kent Hughes ask for in return?
In short
– A third-round pick for David Savard?
What can the Canadiens get by trading David Savard? | HI/O Bonus | Montreal Gazette https://t.co/VFZ3GoV91L
– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) December 16, 2023
– Cole dropped it.
It’s over Cole. He’s a poutine hater. pic.twitter.com/J19Z4bvAN6
– Gally my captain (Price is a fkg goat
) (@gallyfanclub) December 16, 2023
– Really?
Last year’s top junior goaltender in the country, Nathan Darveau, continues to build on his success this season, but is still waiting for his 1st invitation from an NHL club. His agent dares to talk about discrimination.
Text by @eleblancRDS https://t.co/NNl0AT0gfm
– RDS (@RDSca) December 16, 2023
– The Canadiens will have to pay to part with Jake Allen. [BPM Sports]
Cale Makar will not play tonight due to a lower body injury.
– Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) December 16, 2023
– Funny coincidence.
(This is not a joke) Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning will undergo a drug test Sunday morning. Coincidence with the Bengals’ comeback?
(IG/jakebrowning72) pic.twitter.com/57DMROSq0Y
– RDS (@RDSca) December 16, 2023
– Good luck to him.
From the ECHL to the NHL: a unique opportunity for Quebec’s Yaniv Perets https://t.co/Kh4DTb4Q9E
– Toutsurlehockey.com (@Toutsurlehockey) December 16, 2023