Mon 9/30/13 5:27 AM

The Flames dealing for Joe Colborne has no effect on the status of Sean Monahan. Monahan was taken sixth overall in the 2013 Draft and it looks as if he has made the Flames, at least to start the season. "At the this point in time, the acquisition of Joe doesn't do anything to change Sean's status," GM Jay Feaster said. Monahan is a talented two-way center who has impressed the Flames staff. The only question is if Monahan would be better served returning to junior hockey and playing in the U20 World Championships. The Flames will likely give Monahan a nine game trial and then decide his fate.