ht42
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I have the same type of explanation that what I said. Don't forget also that he will gonna be the 2nd best centerman available at the TDL (behind Lindholm, but he is better than Henrique). If he is available officially at the TDL, he will gonna cost a low-first round pick, no negotiation about a lower price.
And also, the same thing that what you said : Habs management loves Monahan and are very interrested to resign him once again, and Monahan loves to play with the Canadiens organisation. So, they don't care if they didn't receive what they asking for, they have no pressure because they will gonna want resign him if he is not traded. I belive if Monahan resign with us, the contract will be signed at the same day of the TDL.