I guess how much you want Ryan is probably fairly correlated with how you are viewing this season - people who think the team is going to sink will not want Ryan on the ship. If people think that the Flames have a shot at the playoffs, then they probably want Ryan.
Aside from face-offs, I think Ryan is probably a downgrade on Rooney at this point, and I think Rooney has been having an awful season. Slower, weaker, smaller.. Yes, Face-offs are very important, but that's all Ryan will be giving.
I would rather swing back on Pospisil to the C on the 4th line, and run with that for the rest of the season. See how he acclimates. Zary sounds like he will be back this season - push Kerins to the 4th line and let him work on his speed, defensive acumen and face-off abilities there. Heck, I would rather the Flames recall Hunt or Bishop and give them a reward for being outstanding vets down on the Wranglers - will make it easier to re-sign good vets like these in the future.
Really hope that Calgary doesn't claim Ryan.
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