The question on everyone's mind in Montreal, due to his excellent start to the season, is whether the Habs should trade Sean Monahan to maximize a return for the long-term good of the organization, or should they try to work out a new contract with him, who seems to be playing an important role on a young team like the Canadiens. Let's just say that this is a matter of debate, and both sides have loyal supporters who believe in one or the other of the two options on the table for Monahan. On this topic, the excellent NHL reporter and tipster Elliotte Friedman brought some new information on the subject during his most recent 32 Thoughts podcast on Sportsnet. <q>« You can see how much Sean Monahan is appreciated in the Habs locker room. Did you see the players give it their all to win the game for him in his return to Calgary? With all the injuries and surgeries in the past, field hockey had become a chore for Monahan and this season is the first time in a long time that he is actually enjoying being in the arena. There were rumors at the beginning of the season that Monahan was going to be traded by the Habs and he went to the team management because he was concerned about the situation. He was told that no decision had been made yet and that they would sit down with him later in the season to discuss the way forward. » - Elliotte Friedman</q> With the details Friedman provided, it seems clear that Monahan is enjoying himself in Montreal and would be open to extending his stay with the Habs. However, as his performance increases his value on the trade market, it also increases the value of his next deal. The expectations of the number 91, regarding his next contract, will be crucial for his future with the Tricolore. Obviously, if he wants to get a very long deal with a significant annual cost, it would be very surprising if Kent Hughes accepts this kind of pact with him. Another important question remains: would the potential return of Monahan, in a future transaction, be worth it to monetize his services, rather than keep them? Obviously, if a team in a hurry to add a talented player offers a first-round pick, along with a quality prospect, I would think that Hughes would make the deal, even if the 28-year-old center would like to settle in Montreal. Ultimately, there would still be a chance to re-offer him when the free agent market opens, if the plan remains to re-sign him. While the Monahan situation is causing a lot of discussion and hard thinking, it's still good news for the organization to have a player who can bring in some big money in a trade, as well as on-ice performance, if he stays in Montreal. Sean Monahan is 28 years old and has 5 goals and 11 assists for a total of 16 points in 24 games so far this season. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1598739115536576513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1598739115536576513%7Ctwgr%5E9716eda0c2eafd52d08c5426594e19a8c0d8d6d1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fembed.attr.dev%2Fapi%2Fiiffrraammee%3Furl%3Dhttps3A2F2Ftwitter.com2FFriedgeHNIC2Fstatus2F1598739115536576513key%3D8cf2f0e21f24a80b733beb826dbad781v%3D1app%3D1'> </a></blockquote></div> Crédit : <a href='https://www.habsolumentfan.com/canadiens/sean-monahan-est-preoccupe-par-sa-situation-avec-le-canadien?ref=marco&fbclid=IwAR2Pk-QsowjHYn_RkQA6WjyBo3T5SSgwxl8fLARdOu2hKRbYS1ftGaf8qAo' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>HabsolumentFan</a>