The Sean "Moneyhands" Monahan

[Fire]

If it was up to Monahan I bet he would pick the NHL over the WJC. I would be choked to miss an NHL paycheck for 12 games.

[the2bears]

Has anyone thought of asking Sean what he wants to do?

[strombad]

Originally Posted by the2bears

Has anyone thought of asking Sean what he wants to do?

Probably 30ish of the 100+ posts here covered that.

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by strombad

Probably 30ish of the 100+ posts here covered that.

I need new contacts I guess

[Timbo]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

I don't see how playing against teens instead of men would increase the risk of injury.

Really...? While competition might not be the same it does not mean something could happen and from what I have seen it is from less skilled player making a marginal check.


Just My opinion and sure as the sun rises in the morning I have been known to be wrong.

[TurnedTheCorner]

The rookie reporter interviewing Monahan is all business, just like Sean. Get this kid on the air, Sportsnet!

[MyFlamesFirst]

Originally Posted by TurnedTheCorner

The rookie reporter interviewing Monahan is all business, just like Sean. Get this kid on the air, Sportsnet!

Well I think its obvious that mom and dad were asking these questions. Well trained kid I guess.

[Table 5]

I had no idea Niles Crane was a hockey fan.

[Gaskal]

Sean's a smooth talker. Not much hesitation and "and uh" "you know". He'll be a good media guy in time like Jarome was.

Who're his comparable-style players? I've seen him compared to Getzlaf, Eric Staal, and Anze Kopitar.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by getbak

If Team Canada's camp starts on December 15 (which is when the USA camp starts), he would miss 12 games.

I heard a rumor somewhere that Team Canada would not expect NHL players to be released for the camp itself, only for the start of the pre-tournament games. If true, how many NHL games would he miss? This would include Monahan, Reilly, MacKinnon (not that MacKinnon would get released, or perhaps even Reilly either, given how their teams are competing), etc.

I think missing the 12 games would be too much. Not only is he missing too many NHL games which is probably the best for his development, but he will miss his NHL paycheck. On top of this, he could potentially miss out on a lucrative bonus if he would have won the Calder (is part of that bonus being nominated, or is it an outright win or nothing at all?).

I was 100% on the side of having Monahan go to the WJC's this year as I thought it would help further his development in some other areas (leadership, playing sudden-death pressure games, international play, a chance to be part of a team that could win some hardware, etc), but given how he has been doing in the NHL, and given that he has a real shot at the Calder, perhaps not.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

I heard a rumor somewhere that Team Canada would not expect NHL players to be released for the camp itself, only for the start of the pre-tournament games. If true, how many NHL games would he miss?

I can't find Team Canada's schedule, but it looks like the Americans are flying to Sweden on December 18, so you'd think Canada will be about the same. If that's the case, he might be able to play in the Flames game in Boston on the 17th, then meet Team Canada in Toronto on the 18th. That would reduce his number of games missed to 9.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Sean's a smooth talker. Not much hesitation and "and uh" "you know". He'll be a good media guy in time like Jarome was.

Who're his comparable-style players? I've seen him compared to Getzlaf, Eric Staal, and Anze Kopitar.

I've heard that he is comparable to Toews, and I definitely see it at times. That might be putting really high expectations on him, but I can't help but see the similarities.

[Saqe]

Whatever the amount of games Mahonen might miss, this team stinks with him or without him. Would it not be better for him to go out there and actually have a chance of winning? I think winning would be great for him and his development. At least something positive to take out of the season.

[Soliak]

Originally Posted by TurnedTheCorner

The rookie reporter interviewing Monahan is all business, just like Sean. Get this kid on the air, Sportsnet!

Super cute kid.

Monny is a star.

[FBI]

Don't get the Mahonen thing.. Supposed to be a funny nickname or something?

[D-Red]

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions 1m #Flames practice stops dead. Monahan takes a shot off the foot. #genuineconcern.

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions 33s
He has retired to dressing to take a look. An injury to the kid would be brutal for #Flames. Time will tell.

I really hope this is just Roger being his over dramatic self....

[D-Red]

Scott Cruickshank ‏@CruickshankCH 58s Halfway through practice, #Flames Monahan hobbles off. Slapper to left foot. Returns.

Ugh n/m. I should really stop paying attention to that clown.

[squiggs96]

Or you could have just waited 30 seconds and saw it was okay.

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions 1m And just like that..he's back..a collective sigh of relief...Monahan on the ice..

[MrMastodonFarm]

Millions is becoming a cartoon.

[Table 5]

Hopefully those mandatory skate guards are doing their job.