I think the Flames finally have it right, in that they ice a fourth line that may not play a tonne 5 on 5, but have other roles that are important within the game.
Stajan as the veteran center that can move up the roster in an injury pinch and kill penalties.
Bouma the tough as nails PK guy that can also play third line in a pinch.
Bolig hasn't been great, but he certainly plays a better 5 on 5 shift then McGrattan.
Just like that you have 12 forwards without really wasting a spot on a role that seems to be less needed. We haven't seen McGrattan since Columbus, which was the game story where I called out Hartley for dressing two similar guys in game 5 of a 6 game road trip with the team tired and sick as hell.
Not arrogant enough to think he's listening to me, but maybe he's thinking the same way.
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