Haven't been wowed by his play, but he is not that kind of player. Matt Stajan is a professional, he wants to be a Flame, and he appears to be willing to perform in whatever role is asked of him. He is the kind of guy the Flames need to keep around.
Ultimately bodies are going to be moved. There is not room for all of Monahan, Backlund, Stajan, Knight, Granlund, Colbourne and hopefully Reinhart(Sam) at the center position. Players could switch position or be shipped out. Stajan is not a detriment in any capacity and it is not a burden to have depth. The only time a player becomes an albatross is when he is clearly carrying a detrimental contract and/or he doesn't compete. Stajan on these terms is not an albatross.
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