Breaking news on the Habs' interest in bringing Sean Monahan back to Montreal

The centerman became a free agent after being traded from the Canadiens to the Jets at the last trade deadline.

Monahan eventually signed a lengthy five-year contract worth $27.5 million with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

He will reunite with his old friend Johnny Gaudreau, with whom he spent many years playing for the Calgary Flames.

According to information from the reputable Marc-Antoine Godin, the Canadiens were interested in bringing Monahan back under Kent Hughes' conditions, and Montreal did indeed submit a contract offer to the versatile forward's camp.

The Canadiens reportedly offered Monahan a two-season contract. However, he chose to accept the Jackets' five-year deal.

This situation mirrors what happened with Jonathan Marchessault. It appears Kent Hughes targeted a few unrestricted free agents but was unwilling to offer contracts longer than two years.

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Source: HabsolumentFan
Le Canadien a déposé une offre de contrat à Sean Monahan