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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
I don’t think freeing up a roster spot is irrelevant. I think another issue not enough of us are taking into account is that a veteran player often doesn’t handle being scratched gracefully. You think Brouwer is going to be happy and cool with being the 13th or 14th forward? It’s possible he might but it’s as likely or moreso that he pouts, complains and becomes a distraction.
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If he does that, you send his ass to Stockton. If he's dumb enough not to report, you have grounds to terminate his contract. No distraction.
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