[Cali Panthers Fan]

As someone who has been a longtime Glencross supporter, I have to say it's time to move on. He provides great value when he's on, but his inconsistencies keep him from being a regular impact player. Not only that, he fills a spot that is of organizational strength, and there are several prospects that may have been recalled to at least see what they can offer at the NHL level, as well as probably eventually being an adequate Glencross replacement.

Kenny Agostino immediately comes to mind, but there's also players like Hanowski, Ferland, and pretty soon Klimchuk, that all deserve to at least be in the conversation for the bottom 6. They still needed seasoning, so having Glencross this year is preferable to having one of those options, but we are now at the point that you're likely to get more out of at least one of those guys going forward than you're likely to get from Glencross.

Add to that, there is a market out there for a player like Glencross, especially for those teams looking to add experience and versatility for the playoffs. Glencross can easily net you a 2nd round pick plus a B-level prospect (or even an A-level if you push for it), so it only makes sense to do that type of deal for a rebuilding club.

Factor in his unlikeliness to re-sign this off-season and the Flames would be stupid not to pull the trigger if the deal was to their liking. Of course, Glencross has to be willing to waive his NTC, which he has an absolute right to use if he decides to. If he helps the Flames down the stretch and possibly win in the playoffs, I'm totally fine with that and letting him become an UFA.

All in all, I know what I would like to see for the Flames organization, but however it plays out I'll be satisfied.