Sean Monahan - Expectations for 2014/2015

[sa226]

As other have said, production wise around the same would be just fine. He was never going to be a prolific scorer.

But I want to see him excel with tougher matchups, win big faceoffs, rise to the occasion in crunch time and generally continually develop as a great 2 way top centre.

He's already shown improvement in strength, faceoffs and assertiveness. This is a big year for Monahan. But remember Iginla only had 13 goals after a great rookie year.

[Poe969]

more amazing shots like last nights perfectly placed shot. If Johnny makes the team then I'm sure he'll have a lot of assists too. I expect him to be a leader on this team too...not in that he'll be a captain any time soon or anything but leading by example and being the face of the rebuild sort of thing.

[foshizzle11]

I think he will have a good season. But not just getting more points, but I think he will become a more well rounded player. He will get more assists, not just goals than last year, he will improve on his faceoff skills and defensive responsibilities since he stronger and it is noticeable.

If he has the same number of points as last year but the other stats improve, I'll be happy and I'm sure he will be too. He will be our #1 centre to start the season I think.

[Oling_Roachinen]

I think he might suffer a sophomore slump according to the rest of the league, in the sense that his point totals may go down. He's going to be a focal point, get more responsibilities, I think he'll be improving his game but not putting up the points that might be expected of him. Either way, don't see it as a big deal.

[CaptainCrunch]

More assists to help him move into that 40+ point club

Less mistakes without the puck, he was great in flashes but we need more then flashes.

I'd like to see 5 more goals as well.

[Itse]

Physically stronger, more experienced, probably a bigger role, possibly playing with Johnny Hockey. I'm thinking 50+, half of them goals.

[4oh3]

Just don't pull a Yakupov.

[tvp2003]

30 goals, 0 assists.

What do you think the over/under is on his plus minus this year? -10?

[shogged]

biggest thing i'm going to be watching for is faceoffs. if monahan is going to be a top 2 centre on this team, i'd like to see him dominate this facet of his game. its been a long time since we've had a great faceoff guy.

[Weitz]

I'd expect his shooting % to go down, as 15.7% is quite high.

But in reality it all depends if he gets sheltered again for most of the year or plays tougher minutes.

Plays tougher minutes with similar or slightly less production that's a positive. Similar minutes with similar production, probably a negative.

[JBR]

23 goals. 55 points.

With Johnny on his line...
31 goals. 70 points.


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[Finger Cookin]

I hope he can keep similar point production as last year. 15-20 goals, 35-40 points would be great. I hope he can get some tougher minutes as the year progresses, and have been encouraged to see him used in a PK role this preseason.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

30 goals, 0 assists.

What do you think the over/under is on his plus minus this year? -10?

This isn't NHL 2001

[J epworth]

Originally Posted by Weitz

I'd expect his shooting % to go down, as 15.7% is quite high.

But in reality it all depends if he gets sheltered again for most of the year or plays tougher minutes.

Plays tougher minutes with similar or slightly less production that's a positive. Similar minutes with similar production, probably a negative.

I agree, I completely expect his shooting % to go down, but his overall play will improve.

I think he will become a more primary shot producer for the team, as we really lack like Cammy now who whenever is on the ice is the one expected to shoot.

Looking at the top shot producers for the Flames the last few years, being in the top few means you are taking around 200 shots. I'll use Jokinen in 2012 as an example, he ended up with 223 shots in 82 games. I think it's reasonable to expect Monahan to take around 1 more shot per game than he did last year, which would give him right around 200 shots.

Long explanation, but I think he ends up with 20 goals, but as he becomes more of a primary offensive threat for the Flames, his assists will go up as well. Definitely reasonable to think he ends up 20+20=40 points.

[MissTeeks]

I just want to know if he can top his total PIM of 8 minutes from last year.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

I just want to know if he can top his total PIM of 8 minutes from last year.

He'll get into at least one fight this season. It looked like he was ready to drop 'em last night at one point.

[heep223]

I just drafted Monahan in 15th round (out of 16) in my pool. So pumped.

[Gaskal]

Posted my thoughts on this in the "frickin" thread a bit back:

Originally Posted by Gaskal

I think we'll see a minor improvement from Sean's point totals if he stays healthy.


Sure, there's the whole idea of a 'sophomore slump' and his ridiculously elevated shooting %; but when you look at AC's video highlights you see that the majority of his goals come from the most dangerous part of the ice: that high slot and around the crease area. That's the reason for his elevated shooting %; he doesn't waste shots or simply fire one hoping for a rebound. The boy has a natural finisher's touch around the net, which is where he always fires his shots. He knows when and where to be.

The reason I think his shooting % will stay relatively elevated - after probably a small drop from last year's - is that in a game of hockey there will always be rebounds and pucks popping loose and defensive lapses from the other team. It's like clockwork. Monahan didn't get all these goals by pure dazzling skill, Johnny Hockey wise - he was always apparently in the right place at the right time. The hockey IQ and finishing ability will continue to flourish because he knows when to go for the finish. Defenders can eventually zero in on the skill players and figure them out at the NHL level, but it's much harder to defend against smart play, vision, and a pure goal-scorer's nose for the net.

If one of Baertschi or Gaudreau gets slotted in on his LW, we'll see a higher assist total and since both Sven and Johnny can dish it as well, he'll score more.

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

20 goals, 50 points. If he hits 25 goals, it's a win. Under 20 it's a loss.

So 25 is a win but 19 its a fail?

[BACKCHECK!!!]

I'm going with 15-20 goals, and 35-40 points.

As long as his overall game improves, I don't mind if his goal production declines a bit.