The Stajan contract is setup so he can't really get shafted as it is a NTC of some form? So would he have to volunteer for a trade? Why would he want to uproot his family? Would he sacrifice his NTC so Flames could field a better team? Doubtful, best case is he is utilized throughout the season for injury relief, positionally not dressed when it makes most sense.
That being said, he's really done well when he was re-purposed on the fourth line. Very scrappy, fights for pucks, good in that face off and PK.
I'm extremely happy to see Brouwer actually moving, making smart plays, finishing off some big checks. Hopefully he continues this level of play.
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