Would Bryon score on a breakaway on an empty net??
I'm not a hater, I think he's a very useful player as explained by many of the astute posters above.
I think when Bennett and Poirier are ready to play in the NHL, Byron's usefulness to this team will diminish.
Both Bennett and Poirier can do everything Byron can, speed to back up the opposition, play the Pk, be a threat on the PK, create opportunities with their speed. Plus, they can do all that and they have the size and strength and the finish too.
But until those guys are ready, Flames don't have a guy like Byron, and he should stay.