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Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood
To me, I see no point in keeping Matt Stajan. I know some people think he is some valuable piece but watching him in a Flames uniform for the last 5+ seasons nobody can convince me of that. It has been nice not seeing him kill the offense on any line lately.
Before anybody tries to say that he "shelters" our other centers, know that this year he has faced the weakest competition among Backlund, Monahan, Colbourne and Byron.
The four year extension he was given by Burke last year was a mistake (as many of us instantly knew), even moreso if Bennett is able to make the team next year.
Not sure if anyone would want to take on his contract at $3.175 over the next 4 years. I just know I don't want to watch him in a Flames uniform till 2018. Sad that he is our player with the longest contract other than the extension that TJ Brodie just signed.
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I don't say he shelters anyone. I say he's a character guy you can slot in anywhere if someone gets hurt/plays poorly. He's not a defensive liability, he can skate and he's a decent faceoff guy.
Of all the vets over 25 I like him the best (among fwds obviously). I liked his signing - we can afford it. We will, in fact need it if Glencross goes elsewhere next year.