Well, what does this mean? It's actually quite simple. Currently, Monahan's situation is not getting worse, but it's not improving either. The problem is that the trade deadline is in less than two weeks, and Monahan is still unable to practice normally with his teammates. So he must not be as close to a return as they thought.
Yes, there is some positive news regarding Monahan's value at the moment. Bo Horvat and Ryan O'Reilly are no longer on the market, and Jonathan Toews seems to want to stay in Chicago. But if Monahan can't even play a single game, his value won't be high.
For that exact reason. He simply can't stay healthy. In a rebuilding team like the Canadiens, it's not catastrophic. But can a team that wants to go far in the playoffs really rely on his presence night after night?
