I would have no issue giving Stasny a 5-6 year deal for 6-7 million per year. He's got the right skillset, experience, age and he's constantly on team USA (so I assume Burke thinks highly of him).
Also allows our center prospects to develop without being thrown to the wolves (IE - Oilers style). Also keeps Backlund (whom I think highly of) on his toes and constantly pushing to improve or else he becomes replaceable and traded.
Will it happen? Probably not unless the Flames trade Backlund or are willing to have Stajan as an expensive 4th line center.
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