The Calgary Flames have made the decision that rookie center Sean Monahan will be staying with the team for the entire season. He has played in 19 games and once he plays his 10th game the Flames are committed to using the first season of his entry level contract.
GM Jay Feaster believes this was an easy decision. Monahan is leading the team in goals with six. He has nine points, and averaging under 16 minutes per game. "We believe his development is best served with us," Feaster said. "We feel good about him. We feel good about the decision."
I agree with what Jay Feaster has done here. They need someone good this season and because Jarome Iginla was gone, it seemed like there was nobody here to help carry this team. Now Sean Monahan seems to be taking that role of leader and goal-scorer. He has pretty exceptionally well during his first few games and I wasn't surprised that they made his move. They need him all season and the Flames desperately want to get back into playoffs. What better way to do that than have a 19-year-old in Sean Monahan lead this team?
He might be a long-term solution down the road. I think he's done pretty well so far. Again, it's only nine games, so we shouldn't be crazy about his future right now. But the way he's playing, I'm guessing the Flames are getting the exact person they need to rebuild their franchise.
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