With the approaching trade deadline, the name circulating the most, not only within the Canadiens but throughout the league, is that of Sean Monahan.
With a salary of $1.985 million and a very good performance, along with everything he brings on the ice and in the locker room (leadership, faceoffs, etc.), he is highly sought after, and top insiders truly believe he is on his way out.
We're not 100% sure if it's true, but it makes sense. However, what we are certain about is that the center loves Montreal, and he might be tempted to return as a free agent.
Monahan, when healthy, is quite a hockey player and an excellent mentor for the young players coming up. Just look at how well Joshua Roy did during his call-up. It was easy for him to play with Monahan.
If Kent Hughes is truly able to get a first-round pick, in addition to the fact that he has already obtained one for accepting Monahan's contract, and then re-signs him this summer, it would be major!