Sean Monahan looked like a shadow of his former self the first two months of this season. Coming off significant hip surgery in May, it felt like the seven-time 20-goal scorer was destined to finish his tenure in Calgary as a third or fourth line centre. In recent weeks, though, Monahan has looked like a different player. It’s a trend the Flames are hoping can continue into the second half of the year.
What we’re seeing
Monahan’s first two months were tough to watch at times. He didn’t look comfortable skating, he wasn’t finding soft spots in the offensive zone, and when he did, his shot wasn’t overly dangerous or accurate.