The Montreal Canadiens have been given a major boost of confidence this month as fan-favourite forward Sean Monahan has signed a one-year extension. Despite his season being cut short due to injury, Monahan, 28, was a key part of the team’s success this past season, and the Habs are hopeful he’ll play a positive part in 2023-24. So confident are they in fact, that they agreed to $1.985 million for the contract extension.
Sean Monahan’s Career History to Date
Monahan made his NHL debut during the 2013-14 season, scoring his first career goal against Jonas Hiller of the Anaheim Ducks. He finished his rookie season with 22 goals and 34 points in 75 games, becoming only the third Flames rookie to score 20 or more goals in a single season – not a bad start at all for a first NHL season.
His career highlights since then included another record-breaking season in 2014-15 when he became only the second Flames player to record 30 or more goals in a single season since Jarome Iginla in 2007-08. In 2017, he represented Canada at the IIHF World Championship where he won a gold medal.
He was acquired from the Flames in a trade on August 18, 2022, and scored six goals and added 11 assists in 25 contests with the Canadiens in 2022-23 before he suffered a season-ending injury in December.
How to Look for the Best Odds on Upcoming Games
If you’re keen to get more involved in the 2023-24 season and place some bets on the Habs’ games, you’ll want to shop around for the best odds and find an online sportsbook that gives you the best prices. Doing your research in advance is always a good idea with any form of gambling – read reviews and compare the best sportsbooks and online casinos in Canada to make sure that you’re getting the best deals.
Look for sites that deep dive into the games as it will help to read detailed information about each game – betting lines, spreads and over/under totals are all useful. You’ll find that many sites also offer live streaming services so you can watch games as they happen. With all these options available, it’s easy to find the best odds for any game you’re interested in betting on.
Monahan Excited for the Upcoming Season
Talking to NHL.com this month about his recovery and prospects for the 2023-24 season, Monahan was clearly feeling positive about his prospects.
“I would say I’m as close to 100% as I have been in four or five years,” said Monahan. “So, it’s exciting, obviously, for me as a player and getting the opportunity to come back is a big one for me. I’ve been back on the ice two, three times a week and I’ve been doing everything I need to do. I’m ready to, I guess, prove to myself that I’m still a really good player in this League and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to show that to everybody.”
With Monahan now locked up for another year, the Canadiens can focus on finding ways to improve their roster and hopefully make a deep playoff run.