NEU » on hes established for MMA in Cana

CALGARY, Alberta -- Calgary Flames forward Sean Monahan signed a seven-year contract extension worth a reported $44.6 million on Friday.The move leaves Johnny Gaudreau as the last remaining move in a busy Flames offseason. The 23-year-old is still without a new contract for next season.Todays about Sean, Brad Treliving, the clubs general manager, said at a news conference in Calgary. This is his day.I dont want to play anywhere else, Monahan said. I would sign as long as I could and I think we found seven years fits. It was fair for both of us.The former sixth overall pick has quickly established himself as a two-way force for the Flames, an impact performer almost from the day he entered the NHL as an 18 year old in 2013.He scored 22 goals as a rookie that season before finishing with a career-high 31 goals and 62 points as a sophomore. Monahan maintained that level of production with 27 goals last season, mostly alongside Gaudreau, adding a career-best 36 assists and 20 power-play points.Monahan has actually topped all players from his 2013 draft class in goals (80) and points (159), outpacing No. 1 overall pick Nathan Mackinnon (59 goals and 153 points) as well as Aleksander Barkov (52 goals, 119 points), the Florida Panthers young star.When you look at his production, when you look at what Seans done over the three years, hes been at the high-end of that level, Treliving said.Monahan, whose serious demeanor at a young age has inspired a satirical Twitter account ((at)Boring Sean Monahan), is already doing just about everything for Calgary: he kills penalties, is a key part of the power play, wins 51 percent of his draws, posts positive puck possession stats and scores goals.In fact, only 20 players have scored more than him over the past three seasons, all the more impressive given that he wont turn 22 until October.Treliving said the deal, which keeps Monahan under contract until 2023, was as much about what Monahan had done already as what he stood to accomplish down the line.We look at this as securing Sean for really the prime years of his career, Treliving said. This is a young player whos established himself as a top player and important player in the league, but is still in a growth pattern. This is a young guy whos going to get better.This summer has been notable for the number of young stars signing rich second contracts. Similar such deals include other top centers such as MacKinnon (seven years, $44.1 million), Filip Forsberg (six years, $36 million) and Mark Scheifele (eight years, $49 million), as well as defenders such as Seth Jones (six years, $32.4 million), Morgan Rielly (six years, $30 million) and Aaron Ekblad (eight years, $60 million).Notable stars still to be signed less than two months before the start of the regular season include Tampas Nikita Kucherov, Winnipegs Jacob Trouba, Anaheims Hampus Lindholm and of course, Gaudreau.Calgary, which missed the playoffs last season, has already had a hectic summer even before locking up its two young stars. The Flames hired Glen Gulutzan as their new head coach, traded for a new No. 1 goaltender in Brian Elliott, drafted Matthew Tkachuk with the sixth overall pick, and signed veteran Troy Brouwer to a four-year deal in free agency.Gaudreau, who turned 23 last week, is probably their top talent though and as yet without a new deal. The American winger has played only two NHL seasons, but is already an offensive whiz, posting career-highs of 30 goals and 78 points last season. He finished sixth in the NHL scoring race and will suit up with Monahan for Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey next month.Im positive hes going to be here for Oct. 12 and going to be playing for the Calgary Flames, Monahan said, referring to the Flames season opener against the Edmonton Oilers.Well just continue to work at it, Treliving added. He wants to be here. We want him here. And you keep working away at it. We have every confidence were going to find a deal thats fair and works for both sides. China Jerseys Wholesale . Klitschkos management company says the bout will be the Ukrainian fighters 25th world championship fight. The 1.83-meter (6-foot) Leapai defeated the previously unbeaten Denis Boytsov in November to become the WBOs mandatory challenger. Cheap Jerseys From China . -- James Young couldnt wait to apply those tweaks to his jump shot, and the first one he made against UT Arlington told him it could be a good night. https://www.chinajerseyscheap.us/ . -- Sergey Tolchinksy scored his second goal of the game 3:56 into overtime as the Sault Ste. China Jerseys Cheap . Their 38th instalment is arguably their biggest fight card to date, including three-title fights and a main event which was selected by the fans. The promotion boasts 14-straight years of business and is operated by MFC president Mark Pavelich, who is often overlooked in this country for the foundation hes established for MMA in Canada. Fake China Jerseys . The Hall of Fame defenceman told Landsberg that he believes fighting still has a place in todays game, but thinks staged fighting needs be outlawed. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that the plan is for?Clayton Kershaw to return to the big league rotation Friday against the Marlins.Kershaw made his return to the mound Saturday night at LoanMart Field starting for the Los Angeles Dodgers Class A affiliate.Kershaw struck out five batters in three innings for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, allowing one hit and no runs on 34 pitches, including 23 strikes.After the outing, Kershaw talked about the recovery for his back, which has forced him to sit out since June 26 because of a herniated disc.Once I cool down and sit for a bit, it will stiffen up.dddddddddddd As long as Im OK doing that tonight, it will be a good test and I should be good to go for my next one.Kershaw said he was using all his pitches.The fastball and slider were pretty decent, but the curveball needed some work. I threw a couple of good ones but it got away from me. As much time as Ive missed, Ill take it.Once you get up to pitching real games in the major leagues, theres not going to be as much forgiveness. ' ' '