I would like to trade him as I think he can bring back some very useful pieces but he also seems like a guy that wants to be here and willing to take a discount to do so.
If he is willing to take under 4 million for 4 years or less then I think he can be a good fit.
He can play in the 2nd line if need be and if all the wingers turn out he is also a good fit to play on the 3rd line as well.
His pouting and stupid penalties are annoying but he does bring goal scoring, defense and physical play when he is healthy. Of the veteran forwards we had/have he is a better fit going forward than Hudler, Jones, Cammy, Stempniak, Galiardi are/were.
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