The big hot file on the Montreal Canadiens' desk is possibly Sean Monahan. If a trade seemed to be certain in his case, when he was performing well before his serious injury, things have become much more complicated now that he has missed the last two months of activity. Some experts felt that since number 91 might not have much value on the market anymore because of his health, instead of trading him for a low price, Kent Hughes could simply sign him to a new one-season contract, to give him another chance and avoid losing him for nothing. However, we've just learned of a big development in his case, as according to tipster David Pagnotta of <i>The Fourth Period</i>, talks between forward Sean Monahan and Montreal Canadiens officials for a possible contract have stalled. <q>To date, there have been no negotiations on a contract extension between the Montreal Canadiens and injured center Sean Monahan. - David Pagnotta</q> So the scenario of a short-term signing seems to be a very unlikely option in his case. A trade therefore remains the most realistic outcome in this matter right now. In any case, let's hope Monahan can get back in the game quickly, and perform. It would make things easier, especially for the negotiations. In 25 games this season, Monahan collected 17 points, including six goals. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/TheFourthPeriod/status/1624238077735575552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1624238077735575552%7Ctwgr%5E2c8f44f1547d3cf9f4c4e6a96b0530f40e02b007%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.habsetlnh.com%2FDeveloppement-de-derniere-heure-concernant-avenir-de-Sean-Monahan-a-Montreal-un-echange-tres-probable-207880'> </a></blockquote></div> Credit: <a href='https://www.rumeursdetransaction.com/equipe-lnh/canadiens-de-montreal/Developpement-majeur-dans-le-dossier-Sean-Monahan' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Rumorsandtransaction.com</a>