I think Vegas ends up taking Brouwer. That's not a compliment of Brouwer's play but rather a realistic look at what's available from the Flames roster.
You could make the argument that Brouwer wasn't used the way he should have been and could see improvement in a new situation. You can also cite his "intangibles" which people were still talking up even after the team got swept.
The only sticking point will likely be his cap hit and term. Right off the hop, Vegas is likely more worried about hitting the cap floor than anything. However, if they are projecting their picks and who they may have to re-sign in a year or two plus the occasional UFA signing, a big cap hit on a guy with intangibles may not be very attractive.
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