Karine Hains: In Hainsight: What to Expect from Sean Monahan What should we expect from the soon to be 29-year-old banged up veteran?

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I expect more of the same from Monahan, so a 55-60 points producing pace.

Can he play a whole season without getting injured though? That remains to be seen.

It's confirmed, Karine is the next Dr Who!

I expect him to stay healthy, have a good season, and be traded at the tdl for a nice return

I expect him to stay healthy, have a good season, and be traded at the tdl for a nice return
- fidopro

I see you're firmly sitting in the #Optobus this year. Good!

I see you're firmly sitting in the #Optobus this year. Good!
- Scabeh

the only way for them is to go up lol

Karine
Hains: In Hainsight: What to Expect from Sean Monahan
What should we expect from the soon to be 29-year-old banged up veteran?
- Karine Hains

If you want Dach to be your second line center, and stay there most of the season, I think you put Monahan on CC/Suzuki's wing to help push offence, regardless of Dvorak's health status.

Let someone step up and take the 3rd line center slot.

As a side note, I seem to recall Slaff playing his best hockey when Evans was his center, so push up Evans to 3rd C with Slaf and Gallagher.

If you want Dach to be your second line center, and stay there most of the season, I think you put Monahan on CC/Suzuki's wing to help push offence, regardless of Dvorak's health status.

Let someone step up and take the 3rd line center slot.

As a side note, I seem to recall Slaff playing his best hockey when Evans was his center, so push up Evans to 3rd C with Slaf and Gallagher.
- Mashadar

Newhook sounds like a prime candidate for that role to begin the year.

Newhook sounds like a prime candidate for that role to begin the year.
- Scabeh

yeah, I like Evans but if he's your #3C you're in trouble

Newhook sounds like a prime candidate for that role to begin the year.
- Scabeh

I think he starts on the wing.

But who knows, I expect some more roster movement before the start of the season.

I think he starts on the wing.

But who knows, I expect some more roster movement before the start of the season.
- Mashadar

It's nice to see we have some talented options at least.

It's nice to see we have some talented options at least.

- Scabeh

I'm curious to see Beck. Bouillon said last spring he's the most NHL ready of the group

I'm curious to see Beck. Bouillon said last spring he's the most NHL ready of the group
- fidopro

If Dvorak is not ready, I can see them trying out some young kids for a few games to get some experience in, before being sent back down.

I'm curious to see Beck. Bouillon said last spring he's the most NHL ready of the group
- fidopro

Him and Mailloux we're the closest from the NHL in his opinion yes.

Should be a very fun training camp.

https://www.tsn.ca/travis...for-a-contender-1.1994393

Over the last six seasons, Petry’s averaging 45 points per 82 games played, and when adjusted for ice time, puts him on par with Dallas’ Miro Heiskanen and Winnipeg’s Josh Morrissey. Those are impressive comps.

https://www.tsn.ca/travis-yost-petry-can-be-a-meaningful-contributor-for-a-contender-1.1994393
- Mashadar

Sooo, you’re saying there’s a chance….?

Sooo, you’re saying there’s a chance….?
- Snots33_77

Of course someone is going to trade for Petry.

He's still a decent player and we can drop his pricetag allllll thheee wayyyy downnnn to 2.3M.

We're getting something decent for him too.

All while getting rid of Hoffman and already adding a 2nd rounder in the process.

KENT

IS

AWESOME

#Optobus

Of course someone is going to trade for Petry.

He's still a decent player and we can drop his pricetag allllll thheee wayyyy downnnn to 2.3M.

We're getting something decent for him too.

All while getting rid of Hoffman and already adding a 2nd rounder in the process.

KENT

IS

AWESOME

#Optobus
- Scabeh

If they can get a 2nd for him, then I am more than happy.

Petry was a steal when we got him and was a very good player in Montreal. He will help another team, but really has no room in Montreal right now.... unless they want to keep him and trade Savard....

If they can get a 2nd for him, then I am more than happy.

Petry was a steal when we got him and was a very good player in Montreal. He will help another team, but really has no room in Montreal right now.... unless they want to keep him and trade Savard....
- Mashadar

Unlikely.

David wants to be here.

Petry (or his wife) doesn't.

Unlikely.

David wants to be here.

Petry (or his wife) doesn't.
- Scabeh

I would not be surprised if they chose to keep Petry over Savard, as unlikely as that may seem.

But one of them will be moved.

I would not be surprised if they chose to keep Petry over Savard, as unlikely as that may seem.

But one of them will be moved.
- Mashadar

I think the return will be better for Petry, because he's a better player.

And again, unless they completely changed their mind in a year, I doubt the Petrys want to stay.

The lack of any noise from Jeff or Kent since the trade pretty much confirms it imo.

I think the return will be better for Petry, because he's a better player.

And again, unless they completely changed their mind in a year, I doubt the Petrys want to stay.

The lack of any noise from Jeff or Kent since the trade pretty much confirms it imo.
- Scabeh

Wouldn't the SJ Sharks have taken Petry in the Karlsson trade then? Instead of inheriting 2 corpses?

Petry blocked that option.

Wouldn't the SJ Sharks have taken Petry in the Karlsson trade then? Instead of inheriting 2 corpses?
- mr.peanut

Well Hoffman only has 1 year left on his deal, so maybe they saw it as a shorter commitment.

Guess they believed more in Granlund redeeming himself than in Petry's current value.

Not convinced that was the best decision.