[Flames Draft Watcher]

I have to admit the arguments are swaying me again. Part of the reason I thought Brouwer might be the most likely selection was because I thought VGK might use him as a trade chip but if he's got a full NTC then VGK would be picking him to keep him. I'm not going to completely rule that out with McPhee's history with Brouwer. I still think its possible they select Brouwer but I'm not as convinced he's the favourite.

I think the Stajan talk certainly has some merit. It's hard to know how's he viewed by VGK, a lot would depend on their scouting reports on him. But he is a good vet. He is on an expiring contract. He is getting paid less than his cap hit. Whether VGK takes him may depend on how much value they think he'd have at the deadline. We have in the past seen guys like Dominic Moore go for a 2nd. So Stajan could be worth a mid round pick for sure at the deadline.

All of Stajan, Engelland and Brouwer would be good vets for VGK. I think Shinkaruk and Kulak are longer shots to be taken as they are waiver eligible and far from guarantees to make anybody's roster next year. I don't think their waiver eligibility makes them unpickable because it is often easy to sneak players such as those through waivers right before the season but there does pose a bit of risk in taking those players.

I think you guys may have convinced me that Stajan may be the most likely to be taken.