A great deal of what happens with Druin will telegraph what Yzerman is going to do with Stamkos. You need to remember that Tampa Bay is in 'win now' mode. If Stamkos is thought to walk at the end of the season, or is traded at the deadline, Yzerman is going to need to start stockpiling at least one, and probably two, top 9 centers going into the playoffs. These players would not be prospects. They would need to contribute now.
On the other hand, if he is keeping Stamkos, he will need to unload salary.
From a Calgary perspective, Backlund, Granlund or both will be going the other way under the first scenario. Carle, Condra or both coming back in the second.
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