Why no Stempniak & Stajan trade rumours?

[jammies]

You cannot trade The Stajan. He is the motor on the NHL's top #1 line. Future generations will envy us for having the good luck to watch him live instead of merely learning about him in school and celebrating his wondrousness on International Stajan Day.

Fie on any such trade. Fie!

[Itse]

As to why not Stajan and Stempniak trade talks, I imagine they're not on top of anyones lists, including the fans. It's just more exiting to talk about where Iginla and Jagr than Stajan and Stempniak.

We might get to that point eventually. Or not. I'm with the people that think Stempniak and Stajan are nice fits going forward, as far as anyone on this team.

[cal_guy]

Originally Posted by CSharp

He checked out at the beginning of the lockout. Hartley should've put him on the IR to save the Flames some money and open up a spot on the bench. If Mike Keenan was here behind the bench, he would've bolted back to Montreal in no time.

You don't save any money by putting someone on the IR, nor can you just put someone on the IR if they're not actually injured.

[korzym12]

Originally Posted by Karl

I'm wondering why there has been no mention or trade rumours about either of these two in the press especially given both these guys have had good seasons to this point.

So, how come this is the case?

Because they will be essential members of the Flames to get a shot at drafting Seth Jones. Done.

[SuperMatt18]

No big enough names to generate any hits or views, hence you don't hear anything about them while names like Jagr, Iginla, Bouwmeester, Clowe were still on the market.

I would be surprised if at least 1 of the 2 were not moved by the deadline.

[Calgary4LIfe]

I don't think either of them are moving. I think Flames are almost done for their trades this deadline, if I was to guess. Kipper and perhaps Sarich and/or Babchuk could be dealt if there is sufficient interest (or any interest at all in Babchuk's case), but I am starting to think that the Flames aren't going to move any more bodies in their forward ranks.

[boogerz]

Originally Posted by Huntingwhale

We are going to need to keep some vets around, and while I'd would be happy with a large return for both, I'm pretty happy keeping them both on board. We need Stajan as he is one of our few centers. And Stempniak provides good secondary scoring.

Also, they are both UFA by the end of next season and I will expect they will then get moved if Feaster cannot find a good enough return for them this year.

Both are players who have actually lived up to their contracts this season and IMO are worth keeping if no better offer comes around.

I can't agree any more with this.

Stempniak and Stajan are cheap and versatile veterans. They're a good fit for a rebuild, especially next year when the Flames will be struggling to fill in the gaps due to their void of talent aged 25-30 years old

[TurnedTheCorner]

Jay Feaster told me that it's because he "really hates that Karl guy on CP".

[-TC-]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

I'd rather Tanguay and Butler be off this team first.

add Giordano to that list and you've got me onboard

[Jake]

The Flames are so weak at centre I don't think management will trade Stajan. I kind of agree too.

With the Roy and Morrow trades, I think the market is set for forwards. Stempniak has been playing arguably better than those two, has an extra season on his contract, and has a cap friendly 2.5 million price tag. If Feaster can only get like a mid-low 2nd for him, I don't think it is worth it. The Flames can still use him next year, or trade him next year. Based on the other trades than have gone down, I think Stempniak is worth a late 1st. If the Flames can get that, go for it. If now, I hope they hold on to him.