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Originally Posted by Heavy Jack
I agree with the above - no takers for Brouwer - especially this year with his Full NTC in effect. I do however think he's the solution and I do think trading Stajan wouldn't be as detrimental as Jerry is saying it would be.
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But Stajan still makes the team better. That's what you need when you're competing.
Trading Monahan would also free up a spot for Jankowski but that would be bad for the team. Just because the can do it doesn't mean they should do it.
Is Stajan the difference between winning the cup and missing the playoffs? No, of course not. But that doesn't change the fact that he plays that fourth line role well. There's no reason to trade an effective role player just to allow Jankowski into the lineup.
Now, if there are injuries and Jankowski comes up and shows he needs to stay up, then you can talk about trading Stajan. But then you're in a position of strength. Other GMs would probably be calling you inquiring about Stajan rather than having to make calls looking to sell him.