Colborne has gotten better but he is still an underwhelming player to watch. Might as well keep giving him top 9 minutes until Stajan comes back. If he hasn't done anything at that point you might have to sit him. Though I would prefer that Stajan is traded to keep the spot open for a younger guy.
Backlund looks like he will fit in as a 3rd line center for the Flames. Monahan will at least be a great 2nd line player. I can't see Colborne being good enough to take the other top 2 center position. Maybe he can become a 3rd line winger instead. Jankowski will hopefully take a center spot in a few years but he is long way away.
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