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Originally Posted by MattyC
I don't think any of the options fit my view. I don't think anyone has replaced McGrattan's role necessarily, just that his role is needed less. And we have better players to play in his stead if his expertise is not deemed valuable for the game.
I do however think the McGrattan will stay with the Flames for the forseable future. I think that management values his attitude and leadership. And I think it's worth a close-to league minimum salary and a contract to have that on the team.
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Excellent post!
I think this is exactly what's happening. McGrattan has also looked slower so far, and, with the up-tempo style Hartley wants, Mcgrattan has to be used more sparingly.
Keeping him around for his leadership and attitude is a good idea, and they can always throw him into games against bigger teams when a 'bang and crash' game plan is needed.