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Originally Posted by 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.
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.
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I think this is accurate.
If the point of drafting Brouwer is to keep him for the remainder of his contract, or at least 2 years, then he is the most valuable asset Calgary has exposed.
If the goal is to accumulate further assets through trade then I think Kulak or Stajan are more likely to be picked.