A slow descent into hell for this former 6th overall pick

When he was taken high in the first round, it was that exact potential the Flames were betting on. If possible, could and should Chuck Fletcher be looking at him for center depth? With Giroux gone, a spot opens up and the young rookies are not quite ready yet to fill the role.

Bringing in a player who needs a change of scenery in his prime is never a terrible idea. Monahan makes $6,375,000 until the end of next season. But with the Gaudreau and the Tkatchuk trade talks looming, the franchise may look to move him at the draft. He does have a 10 team no trade list so he may need to waive in order to leave Alberta.

Cap Friendly liken his current contract to the one Nathan MacKinnon signed with Colorado. In fact, Monahan leads MacKinnon in points after signing their big deals.

Monahan, 27, is still in his prime but the lack of high end productivity may mean he is soon moved. In 63 games this season, he has 8 goals and 14 assists for 22 points. Back in 2018, Monahan had 82 points in 78 games and 34 goals.