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Old 10-09-2017, 03:50 PM   #3370
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Originally Posted by Zevo View Post
You mean it would do you (and everyone else that wants to see Jankowski at any cost) some good to see Stajan go down. I'm sure that's every vets dream to spend possibly their last year in the AHL, especially when it could be the first(and last) time in his career to make some noise in the playoffs.

He made 12.5 million on his last contract. I think he's stable enough.
By stable i mean having a second career in place and choosing to remain with the organization long term.

At some point this season, the Flames are going to have to make a difficult decision with Stajan I think. Brouwer can't be moved, Freddie is tied to Dougie. Lazar will be given a long leash. Stajan is the obvious one to be moved to make room for Jankowski.

Stajan can either be a "company man" and pave the way for a second career with the organization in coaching, scouting, management or he can cut ties and explore waivers this season and UFA next season.

I don't think what I'm suggesting is particularly cold, it's just how business is run in the real world. Old veterans get pushed out by younger assets and the company man has a choice of staying in another capacity or exploring the uncertain. It's not unlike how Conroy's playing days ended.
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