Sean Monahan ready to go into overdrive

A few hours after being acquired by the Montreal Canadiens, Sean Monahan assured that he was already doing everything possible to regain his level of play of yesteryear, he who has experienced a dizzying drop in production since 2019.

The 27-year-old center player seemed particularly excited at the idea of ​​​​joining CH during a videoconference on Thursday evening. He also appeared on screen with a Habs cap as a decoration behind him. Listen to Sean Monahan in the video above.

“I’m excited to play high level hockey again and to join the Canadiens,” he said. I’ve only heard good things [au sujet du CH].»

Lots to prove

The Brampton, Ont., native hasn’t topped the 30-point mark in the past two seasons. However, in 2018-2019, he had hatched offensively by collecting 82 points in 78 games.

He has, however, had many surgeries over the years, most recently on a hip. Injuries have slowed him down to such an extent that he was dropped from the Calgary Flames roster by head coach Darryl Sutter once last year.

“I have a lot to prove, especially to myself,” he continued. I know I’m a great player, but it’s been a bumpy road. When you suffer this kind of injury, it has consequences on your mind.

Monahan maintained that the current summer is of paramount importance to him. He said he trains four times a week on the ice and doesn’t take any shortcuts to get back in shape.

“I work very hard. My goal is to be ready on the first day of training camp. I don’t want to go back. I feel good mentally, and I want to have a great season with the Canadiens.”

The CH players have almost all contacted Monahan to welcome him. The former Ottawa 67’s is already familiar with his former Flames teammate Paul Byron, as well as his summer training partner Jake Evans.

And while he’s happy to move on, he admitted his departure from Calgary is pretty heartbreaking, after spending the first nine seasons of his career there.

“I had mixed feelings, he concluded. [Calgary] has become my second home. But it was time to move on to the next chapter.”

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