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Originally Posted by OptimalTates
Even if we reached the premise that Monahan had zero use to a team, Marleau and Monahan are not comparable. Marleau came with a $6.25M cap hit, Monahan will have a $2M cap hit over two years.
Marleau also had NMC and it was reported he would only waive under the understanding that the team would buy him out so he could sign with his beloved Sharks. Carolina was actually hoping not to buy him out and have him play for them but ultimately was unable to convince him.
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No I think it’d make more sense for a competitive team to go after Monahan. I just don’t see why a rebuilding team would spend assets acquiring an expensive project that they can hope to maybe rehabilitate only for said player to book it to free agency the season after. It’d be a waste of an asset as Ottawa saw, what did they get from Stepan, one goal? They’re not that same mistake again.
Truth is, we don’t know what Monahan’s exact value is. But to me, it’s a strong possibility that he may need to be bought as discussed on the Fan 960 as well. Could he still be traded for something of value? Absolutely. But we’re also talking about a player who’s sitting last on the team in even strength scoring amongst all full time skaters...and yes, even behind the much maligned Trevor Lewis.
So, even if my take is on the pessimistic side, it’s a very real possibility and management has to be prepared for this scenario.