Todd Cordell: Calgary Flames Need To Be Careful With Sean Monahan

Hopefully Sean works on his strength and takes Travis Konecny under his wing in the one season they`ll both be on the same team. The 67`s could really use a goaltender.

WJHC and a late-season trade to a contender would be a pretty big year.

It's a conundrum for sure. On one hand, you want to make sure he develops correctly, but on the other hand, this guy will sell Tickets.

Depending how the Ticket sales go, it will have a big impact on their decision with Monahan.

If I had to put money on it, this kid is playing a full season with the Flames.

It's a conundrum for sure. On one hand, you want to make sure he develops correctly, but on the other hand, this guy will sell Tickets.

Depending how the Ticket sales go, it will have a big impact on their decision with Monahan.

If I had to put money on it, this kid is playing a full season with the Flames.
- frenchgui

Based on his level of play or because he puts buts in seats ?

It's a conundrum for sure. On one hand, you want to make sure he develops correctly, but on the other hand, this guy will sell Tickets.

Depending how the Ticket sales go, it will have a big impact on their decision with Monahan.

If I had to put money on it, this kid is playing a full season with the Flames.
- frenchgui

"Oh my god! We sold out after we brought Sean up!"

"Jay, we always sell out. That doesnt mean anyth-"

"SEAN STAYS."

It's a conundrum for sure. On one hand, you want to make sure he develops correctly, but on the other hand, this guy will sell Tickets.

Depending how the Ticket sales go, it will have a big impact on their decision with Monahan.

If I had to put money on it, this kid is playing a full season with the Flames.
- frenchgui

hahahaha nice one!

The Flames rank 8th in ALL OF PRO SPORTS for consecutive sell-outs at 335. Only Vancouver and T.O. rank ahead of them as far as the NHL is concerned.

I think they will be ok.

Now politely GFY brahhhhh


EDIT: this was as of last year, and they sold out every game last season too.

hahahaha nice one!

The Flames rank 8th in ALL OF PRO SPORTS for consecutive sell-outs at 335. Only Vancouver and T.O. rank ahead of them as far as the NHL is concerned.

I think they will be ok.

Now politely GFY brahhhhh


EDIT: this was as of last year, and they sold out every game last season too.
- The-O-G

I think that takes a hit this season but the building wont be empty by any means

I think that takes a hit this season but the building wont be empty by any means
- blizzzard

I think you'd be surprised....but your right, the sea won't be as RED this season


Either way, Sean Monohan isn't needed. The team has more than enough money to burn.

I think that takes a hit this season but the building wont be empty by any means
- blizzzard

It won't Calgary is a town with lots of money to burn Edmonton has been filling the rink for years no problem.

If they keep Monahan up for a reason as rediculous as selling tickets fire the whole management team.

Calgary needs to get the max potential out of the kid. Nine games up WJC and a dominant year in the O. If it were my call it wouldn't matter how great he plays he ain't staying.

I think you'd be surprised....but your right, the sea won't be as RED this season


Either way, Sean Monohan isn't needed. The team has more than enough money to burn.
- The-O-G

As long as there is hockey in canada people will go if this was somewher in the states the building would be empty

I still say it serves little purpose to play him more than his allowed 9 games. We're not pushing for PO so whybburn a year on bis contract and risk damaging his development.

Its too bad that the AHL doesn't allow some special status exemptions for players ready to make the jump to pro but maybe not the NHL. Although the issue is on the CHL side i guess.

I don't buy the "hurt his development" argument anymore. Either the guy will learn to play in the NHL or he won't. Simple as that in my opinion.

It won't Calgary is a town with lots of money to burn Edmonton has been filling the rink for years no problem.

If they keep Monahan up for a reason as rediculous as selling tickets fire the whole management team.

Calgary needs to get the max potential out of the kid. Nine games up WJC and a dominant year in the O. If it were my call it wouldn't matter how great he plays he ain't staying.
- Blazed

this! Let him dominate in the O and give him time to develop and fill out his frame

I don't buy the "hurt his development" argument anymore. Either the guy will learn to play in the NHL or he won't. Simple as that in my opinion.
- The-O-G

Nugent-Hopkins' shoulder agrees with this statement.

Nugent-Hopkins' shoulder agrees with this statement.
- fry

There's a difference between getting hurt and hurting his development.

Obviously if a player isn't physically (size, strength) ready to play in the NHL he shouldn't. But I don't think that is a concern with Monohan.

I think that takes a hit this season but the building wont be empty by any means
- blizzzard

This isn't Jersey dude. The Flames are the only big ticket in town and there is a growjng excitement about the nes kids and not necessarily on Monohan. Knight, Brodie, Sven and the goal tending situation is creating a lot of buzz.

CGY will be fine.

this! Let him dominate in the O and give him time to develop and fill out his frame
- Jaciems

Dude I think the is guy 6'1" and 190+lbs... I think he'll be okay.

Dude I think the is guy 6'1" and 190+lbs... I think he'll be okay.
- whipper334

ya i dont think his physical attributes are an issue.

And mentally. The kid played on a team where he was left to carry the load after all the stars left...i'm sure iggy could relate. The fact that he performed on a frustrating team like that is a great trait to have on a rebuilding team.

They don't need to push him, but if he's ready. I don't see it being an issue in his development. He might end up playing with GlenX/stemper. Or Baert/jones. Just don't play him on the 4th

Stajan will need to be shopped pretty soon if he makes it, I think Knight would be a better 4th

I personally don't see it being an issue for them to drop him back if he falters. Look at what happened last year with Sven, they gave him every opportunity to succeed in a top 6 forward position at the begining of the shortened season. He had some great jump early on a line with Backlund and tons of chances including lots of posts etc. In the first 10 games his confidence dropped and he didn't put up the points the team was probably expecting so they sent him back to the Heat for some conditioning/cofidence building. Likely the same scenario will play out this season with Monahan. Give him the chance and let him make the decision, if he needs more time to adjust and isn't quite hitting set benchmarks management will send him down (Ala Mark Scheifele with the jets). If he blows people out of the water or seems to jell and work with the team then why not let him stay up and burn that first year contract. Personally I hope he impresses and stays with the club. I bet the top 5 picks before him don't get demoted so why should he?

I don't buy the "hurt his development" argument anymore. Either the guy will learn to play in the NHL or he won't. Simple as that in my opinion.
- The-O-G

this! Let him dominate in the O and give him time to develop and fill out his frame
- Jaciems

He's about the same size as Galchenyuk... So does that mean he should go down to the minors and fill out too?

He's about the same size as Galchenyuk... So does that mean he should go down to the minors and fill out too?
- Captain_Quiffe

I would of preferred Gally go down to the minors for the year though he did play pretty well
Mohanan has pretty decent size at 6'1 190lbs but a player with his style, I would much rather have come in the league at over 200lbs so he can impose himself physically from the start

monahan=weiss
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