Sean Monahan was given to the Tricolore this summer by the Calgary Flames, even though they gave an extra first round pick to get rid of him. So it's only natural that everyone thinks number 91 is not in the Habs' long-term plans. However, Monahan is finally healthy and it shows with his excellent start to the season. So much so that the Tricolore could receive a first round pick for his services by the trade deadline. However, it remains to be seen what the plans are for Kent Hughes, as the center seems to be very popular in Montreal. According to what Marco D'Amico of <i>Montreal Hockey Now</i> reports, Monahan is expected to be offered a long-term deal and over six million per season. He cautions the Habs, however, that if the proposed return is good, it might be better to let him go. <q>If the Canadiens could get a good return, in exchange for Monahan at the NHL trade deadline, it might be wiser to move on and not tie the team down with another hefty, long-term contract, at least at this point. - Montreal Hockey Now</q> There's no doubt that the Habs are rebuilding and that many youngsters are growing right now. However, these young wolves need to be mentored with good veterans and that's where it gets tricky for Kent Hughes. The future will tell us what his decision will be. Credit: <a href='https://www.fanadiens.com/equipe-lnh/canadiens-de-montreal/DEVELOPPEMENT-MAJEUR-Du-nouveau-sur-eventuel-prochain-contrat-de-Sean-Monahan' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Fanadians.com</a>