I think the past year proved these kind of players thrive under Bob Hartley system. Hartley gives a bigger role to the "enforcer" type of player, we saw it last year with Big Ern and Westgarth. I don't see next season being any different. The doallars isn't that big a deal to me. It's not like we are in cap jail. Having these guys on the team should give room for the young kids to build confidence and grow. I'm sure after the three contract is over the Flames shouldn't need that many face punchers on the team. I like to see a good fight on the ice and next season I'm sure we will see our fair share.
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