On Tuesday, Sean Monahan signed a one-year extension with the Canadiens to remain in Montreal for another season. The veteran centre played in just 25 games last season before missing the rest of the season with an injury. He looked really solid in his brief time with the Canadiens, scoring 17 points, so bringing him back for another season is good work by Kent Hughes.
Monahan was traded to the Canadiens via Calgary last off-season in a move motivated by the need for more cap space. The Canadiens also acquired a first-round pick in that deal, with perhaps more conditions than any other draft pick in NHL history. Monahan, at this stage in his career, has been held back by many injuries, which unfortunately made him expendable in Calgary, so it’s really nice to see him still coveted in Montreal.
The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension (2023-24) with forward Sean Monahan.#GoHabsGohttps://t.co/eVzGDE5kcR
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 20, 2023
But what does this move mean for the Canadiens? Why bring him back? What does he bring to the table? I have a few immediate thoughts about the signing and how it impacts the Habs moving forward.