Not a chance. Far too much money, for far too long to play on the 3rd or 4th line.I don't believe he is a victim of playing on the 4th in LA. He played himself into that spot. Its hard to imagine that's where Sutter wishes he could play. I don't quite underatand this "mentor" crap either. Stajan was overpaid, caught a lot of flack, resigned regardless, is apparently quite popular and is capable of playing centre on lines 2-4 if need be. Sounds like a better mentor than Richards who'se well documented drinking etc in Philly didn't earn him many friends. (Sober Island anyone?). Management did have a sit down with him after last season and explained they wouldn't buy him out but that he needed to re-dedicate himself to conditioning. By January he is on waivers.
Finally, these are real people and I have a hard time believing the Flames would dump Stajan at all given his service and that his wife is pregnant again after the miscarriage. Especially for Richards with his personal history.
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