I was actually okay with him trying to re-invent himself as an offensive defenceman, joining rushes, doing his 'Shane-o-Rama' in the neutral zone, etc.
He was a decent producer in the AHL, and the Flames can afford to take a gamble on this kind of thing. If he could legitimately rediscover that part of his game, the Flames would be much better off as a result.
But it didn't work out. And SOB has been awful this year (in NHL terms). Just awful.
Except that one game against St Louis. He was pretty awesome that game.
I hope he finds gainful NHL employment somewhere else.
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