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Originally Posted by Tinordi
I'd put a vote in keep Stempniak. He's the type of veteran you want around a rebuild and younger players. He plays a committed and complete game. He's very versatile, can play in all situations, he has a great attitude, sticks up for his team mates and doesn't pout or complain.
I'll go to say he'll be more valuable to the culture of a rebuilding club that whatever we'd get back for him (2nd rounder).
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Step back and compare Ferando Pisiani (after his colitis) to Stempniak.
After the Oilers finally gave up on him Pisani signed a one year deal with the Hawks for $500K.
He went from a 4 year deal at 2.5M with the Oilers to a league minimum with the Hawks as a UFA.
That is the point that Stempniak is in his career.
2 goals 4 points in his last 22 games and -16 over those 22 games.
It might be the worst stretch of 22 games by a forward playing 16-20 minutes a game in the history of the NHL.