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We had an intriguing conversation about former Montreal Canadiens forward Sean Monahan.
On the show Le Retour des Sportifs, sports commentators Martin Lemay and Mathias Brunet discussed their conflicting thoughts on the implications of Sean Monahan’s departure from the Montreal Canadiens.

Martin Lemay and Mathias Brunet had an interesting debate about Sean Monahan’s return to Montreal: Would it have benefited the Habs?

For Mathias Brunet, while Monahan delivered solid performances, signing him long-term wouldn’t have been ideal. He preferred that the Canadiens maintain financial flexibility for other investments.

He pointed out that a long-term contract worth $5.5 million would have posed a risk, especially for a team in a current rebuild and looking for stability.

Lemay argued that adding Monahan to the lineup could have offered valuable depth at center and that his presence would have strengthened the team’s leadership.

This debate raises a fundamental question for fans: should the Canadiens prioritize financial prudence, or retain talented players, even at the expense of heavier contracts?

One thing is certain: Monahan is having a stellar start to the season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and would be highly useful to the Montreal Canadiens at this time.

Monahan, 30, has scored 11 points in 12 games this season.

He signed a $5.5 million per year contract, valid until 2029