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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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Yeah, Stajan needs to go after this season, but with 3 years left on his contract the Flames might have to eat some of his salary. Bennett, Backlund, Monahan and Colborne are all better options at the center spot. Granlund isn't a step down from Stajan either. Jooris and Bouma fit better as 4th line centers as well.
Treliving must be shaking his head wondering what he's going to do with Stajan next season.