The sixth overall pick in 2013 has scored more than 20 goals in seven of his nine NHL seasons.
When healthy, he could make some waves.
In fact, he discussed his health in a media scrum Thursday night.
Monahan said he's on the ice four times a week right now and hopes to be ready for the start of the season, but he won't jeopardize all the work he's done to get healthy.
To listen to his full media availability:
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19 AOUT | 196 ANSWERS Big statement from Sean Monahan on his health Do you think Sean Monahan will play the first game of the regular season with the Habs? | ||
Yes | 107 | 54.6 % |
No | 89 | 45.4 % |
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