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Originally Posted by keenan87
So, we are just taking Ryan back out to the shed? Where is he supposed to play after he has ACTUALLY made his linemates better and has contributed offensively. Are you suggesting we lock up 3+ mil on the fourth line center spot?
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We've got him for 1 more season. I think his defensively sound game would be beneficial - if we can afford the cap space allocation to the a 4th line we can routinely roll. That's what good teams get to do. Ryan + Gawdin + someone could be a pretty damn effective line.
Ryan could act like a mentor for young players, something Benny never really got on the ice after his rookie year. Dube's ELC next year gives us a cheap 3rd line player - so balance that by having a bit more expensive 4th line centre and put him with two cheap contracts. Also, keep feeding Ryan PK time to get his minutes up. This is how you "fix" the bottom six for the Flames in my eyes.