Looks like top-line winger Monahan had been scheduled to play on the top line in Monday's preseason game against Toronto but was needed to fill in as the third line center with Alex Newhook (upper body) unav... Impact Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis adjusted the projected lineup and moved Josh Anderson from third-line winger to the top line. St. Louis immediately responded to questions about Anderson being paired with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, a combination the didn't work despite numerous attempts in 2022-23. "I need Mony at center because Newhook can't play," the coach said, "so it was a bit of juggling." From that comment, it appears Monahan will be a good fit on the top line to start the season. In the coach's words, Monahan will do "what the game needs him to do."
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE