Monahan (groin) will begin skating in early May, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan suffered the groin injury after playing with a broken foot. He said that compensating for the foot was the reason for the groin injury and subsequent surgery. Monahan also said that he intends to play in 2023-24. Monahan had six goals and 17 points in 25 injury-plagued games.

Monahan has elected to have season-ending groin surgery, the Canadiens announced Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan has been out of action on long-term injured reserve since Dec. 5 against Vancouver, so this latest announcement shouldn't come as a shock. Before getting hurt, the veteran center racked up 17 points in 25 contests and looked set to get back over the 50-point threshold for the first time since 2018-19. With roughly six months before Opening Night, Monahan should be ready for the start of next season, though the team hasn't announced a specific recovery timeline.

Monahan (lower body) will not travel with the Canadiens on their upcoming road trip, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The lack of an update on Monahan suggests he won't be back until some time in mid-March at the earliest. The 28-year-old has been in practice at times over the last month, but he's not making enough progress to get back into games.

Monahan (lower body) will travel with the Canadiens for the team's upcoming four-game road trip, but he's still not ready for game action, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan will presumably continue to practice with the team during its four-game trip, but it sounds like the earliest he'll potentially be ready to return to the lineup will be Feb. 25 for a home matchup with Ottawa. The 28-year-old forward, who's picked up 17 points through 25 games this season, hasn't played since Dec. 5 versus Vancouver.

Monahan (lower body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Saturday, Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan is due to return from long-term injured reserve following the All-Star break in early February. With the news that Cole Caufield (shoulder) is done for the season, Monahan's rehab takes on added importance.

Monahan (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan has already missed the last 19 games, so his placement on long-term injured reserve shouldn't impact when he can be activated off IR. Still, the fact that the team made the move to shift him to LTIR doesn't bode well for him returning to action in the short term. With so many injuries, the Habs were forced to call up Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Rem Pitlick from the minors.

Monahan (lower body) rejoined teammates at Friday's practice, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan missed the last 14 games, and the team estimates another two weeks before he'll be ready to play. Despite the missed time, Monahan is fourth on the club with 17 points. He's also been Montreal's best man in the faceoff circle, so his absence has played a role in the club's recent slump. Monahan is in the final year of his contract and could be a trade chip for the rebuilding Canadiens, if he's able to show good health.

Monahan (lower body) skated for the first time Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan has yet to be cleared to return to practice, so he likely will still be sidelined for a few more games before getting back into the lineup. Before getting hurt, the veteran center managed four goals and seven helpers in his previous 12 contests, including a trio of power-play points. Once given the green light, Monahan should get back to a top-six role and link up with the No. 1 power-play group.

Monahan (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Monahan was given a 2-3 week timeline to return, so this move is simply to free up a roster spot should the Canadiens need one.

Monahan will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks with a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

This is a significant loss for Montreal and fantasy owners alike, as Monahan has played well this season, picking up six goals, 17 points and 55 shots on net while averaging 17:22 of ice time through 25 games. Rem Pitlick will likely be a regular in the Canadiens' lineup for the duration of Monahan's absence.