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Originally Posted by FAN
Re-signing Stajan (bad deal) made sense considering the team's center depth, but signing Raymond always made little sense. The team was going to give the kids every opportunity win or lose and Raymond just doesn't do anything for the team. He gives the team another live body. He doesn't help the team get into the playoffs and he doesn't help the team long term.
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I do think Raymond was plan B once Cammy decided to walk. Treliving has stated he didn't think Johnny would be doing what he is doing this quickly. Also Bouma, Jooris, have really come out of nowhere to elevate beyond a 4th liner, and actually become a full time NHLer.
If the flames eat a bit of salty they can hopefully move Raymond in the summer but he is turning into Setoguchi just eating up a spot on the roster.