The most important thing about this trade is the Flames got bigger today. And not just bigger because of Brouwer's physical size. The whole team got bigger because Brouwer is the type of guy that will step up and beat the #### out of someone for doing something stupid. The Flames haven't had this type of player since McGrattan. The Flames haven't had this in a player that can play a shift on the top lines since Iginla left. Johnny Hockey just grew another six inches. Shinkarek just took another step to earning a full time position. Small guys just got that much bigger because they know someone has their backs! Hopefully Ferland and Hathaway learn from Brouwer's example and that willingness to stand up for your fellow players become infectious.
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