Flames' GM: Monahan's only going to get better

The Calgary Flames have rewarded Sean Monahan for a tremendous first three NHL seasons, and firmly believe there are many more to come.

The 21-year-old signed a seven-year contract extension worth a reported $6.375 million per season on Friday, and general manager Brad Treliving says it's money well committed.

Treliving on Monahan signing: "This speaks to not only what he's done in this league but where he's going. He's... only going to get better"

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"We look at this as securing Sean for the prime years of his career," Treliving added.

"He's a very important part of the leadership group of this team." - Brad Treliving on Sean Monahan

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Over three seasons since being drafted sixth overall by the Flames in 2013, Monahan has scored 80 goals and added 79 assists in 237 appearances, good for a points per game average of 0.67.

"This is where I wanted to be and a seven-year commitment is huge," Monahan said at a press conference. "I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."

"Now we can get going and try to win a championship here."

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