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Originally Posted by TOfan
The Brouwer interview struck me as a little more than your normal run of the mill intermission interview. He basically stated that he has value because he can play up and down in the line up. His reference to being on a 'new' team was also odd.
On its own perhaps this interview doesn't mean much, but I recall another interview he had with the fan at training camp where he said the end of the year interview with the coaching staff/Treliving etc from the previous season went well.
Basically, Brouwer seems to think he's doing a good job of what he was brought here to do, or at least that is what he is going to say publicly. I have serious doubts Treliving and the rest of the org are satisfied with what he has brought.ne should either be a second line RE or a strong third line RW. The Flames have given him more than his fair share of opportunities to show his worth.
If they could get out from under his contract, I'm sure they would leap at the opportunity. Great Ben this organizations history, I think we have one more year of Brouwer before they will buy him out. The other option would be to trade him, but your going to have to attach a decent pick for some other team to do you the favour and I don't think the Flames are trading any more picks for a while.
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Yeah I noticed that too. Seems to have a chip on his shoulder.
Paraphrasing: ‘I earned my way up the lineup in Chicago. Now I’m doing it here too on my new team.’
He’s playing his best hockey as a Flame but I think he barely belongs on the 4th line. IMO he is benefitting from his line mates and putting in a bit more physical effort. He’s not fooling anyone. When flames are healthy or there is a better option he will return to his normal spot as opposed to moving up the lineup.