2 of the 5 Worst UFA Signings This Summer Were Ex Toronto Maple Leafs

Sean Monahan

Monahan signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets this offseason on a five-year deal with an AAV of 5.5 million dollars.

Monahan was a good story last season but this is a terrible contract anyways.

Coming off a major injury, the 29-year-old posted 26 goals and 33 assists for 59 points in 83 games between his time in Montreal as well as Winnipeg. This was remarkable for a guy who has an injury history, but it doesn't justify a five-year commitment.

His point totals were respectable and he's solid in his own end. I like Monahan as a player but at this point in his career, Monahan is a support player who is a decent option as a third-line centre.

I'm assuming part of this deal is to try to get his former teammate Johnny Gaudreau going after back-to-back pretty disappointing seasons for him.

5.5 million for Monahan is too expensive and five years to a guy with significant injury history in his career gives this deal a decent chance to age poorly.

Even with the cap rising if the injury bug continues to affect him, it will probably still be tough for him to live up to the cap hit.