Maybe not, but he is far and away the 1c on Calgary this year, stats or no.
- FLflames34

I know that ... I just get tired of the constant bashing ... He is nowhere near the player the flames traded for ... As much as I hated sutter he helped a lot of guys learn to play a more complete game

Yes the noted two-way demon Matt Stajan lol. If I were Calgary I would turf him as he's a highly average player that can be replaced without much issue and really is just more of a reminder of how much they got screwed for Pha9.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Keep under rating the guy ... He's exactly what the oilers are missing

Hudler or Monahan?
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Hudler is a winger

Hudler is a winger
- Redmile247

Yes he is. My mistake. Some sites list him as a center.

Keep under rating the guy ... He's exactly what the oilers are missing
- Redmile247

We have a better version of him in Gordon. Neither should be above 3C level. What the Oilers need, far and away above everything else, is a top pairing dman. A true #1. After that would be a top 6 forward with some real toughness. Stajan addresses neither issue. Not about underrating him. He just is what he is.

We have a better version of him in Gordon. Neither should be above 3C level. What the Oilers need, far and away above everything else, is a top pairing dman. A true #1. After that would be a top 6 forward with some real toughness. Stajan addresses neither issue. Not about underrating him. He just is what he is.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

I think your only options are to over pay in a trade or wait for nurse ... I still can't believe he isn't on Canada ...

Keep under rating the guy ... He's exactly what the oilers are missing
- Redmile247

Nah not even close. And I actually like Stajan. Good guy. Great with fans and kids. Just a bad contract. He's not what the Oil need in the slightest though....

Yes he is. My mistake. Some sites list him as a center.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Did he play center in Detroit ? Seems odd they would list him there

Did he play center in Detroit ? Seems odd they would list him there
- Redmile247

must have. Cammy still plays C in Calgary right?

must have. Cammy still plays C in Calgary right?
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Not a lot really ... He only played center when we were short handed up the middle

Nah not even close. And I actually like Stajan. Good guy. Great with fans and kids. Just a bad contract. He's not what the Oil need in the slightest though....
- Iggysbff

I guess I was thinking more of plugging him in 2c and packaging gagner with something else to get a d man ...

Not a lot really ... He only played center when we were short handed up the middle
- Redmile247

Then if you discount Monahan, Stajan really is your 1C.

...no offence but that aint good.

Hudler or Monahan?
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Hudler isn't a C and Monahan while great is not yet a complete enough player to say he is the best C on the team. Next year I am sure that will change. If Stajan is traded he should get a decent return at the deadline.

Hudler isn't a C and Monahan while great is not yet a complete enough player to say he is the best C on the team. Next year I am sure that will change. If Stajan is traded he should get a decent return at the deadline.
- FLflames34

Yeah we covered it. NHL stats page has some misinformation lol. Should have just asked you guys. Guess I kinda did lol.

Then if you discount Monahan, Stajan really is your 1C.

...no offence but that aint good.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Nope it isn't good. However, Stajan would be a perfect 3C deadline pickup for a contender. And the return may even be a low 1st in a weak draft.
I wish they would keep him, but not at the expense of Backlunds development.

I guess I was thinking more of plugging him in 2c and packaging gagner with something else to get a d man ...
- Redmile247

Arcobello is still better. He's small but mighty. Great on face offs, plays gritty and is playing well.

unfortunately Gags has a NTC and will not be going anywhere.

Arcobello is still better. He's small but mighty. Great on face offs, plays gritty and is playing well.

unfortunately Gags has a NTC and will not be going anywhere.
- Iggysbff

Stajan would not be a great fit for Edmonton...I know you weren't suggesting it, but they don't need him. Someone like Washington or Carolina though....maybe even Pitt if there is an injury.

more goals than a certain first round pick and one less than another
- flashfire

he doesnt belong in the same sentence as either of taylor hall nor the nuge.

yaks has played less than a full season so it's pretty sily to compare the two. but yes, he's struggling.

either way, good for stajans goals!! there's a million average two way players that have failed to live up to expectations out there. for cheap. u keep him, we'll keep yakupov

Keep under rating the guy ... He's exactly what the oilers are missing
- Redmile247

again, are we referring to matt stajan??

yes, he's exactly what we're missing

again, are we referring to matt stajan??

yes, he's exactly what we're missing
- hugefemale dog77

He is a good player, but Edmonton doesn't need another soft player who can be streaky. In a perfect world he goes on a team with stronger players and plays 14-16m a night as 3C

again, are we referring to matt stajan??

yes, he's exactly what we're missing
- hugefemale dog77

Veteran guy who can play anywhere in the lineup

He is a good player, but Edmonton doesn't need another soft player who can be streaky. In a perfect world he goes on a team with stronger players and plays 14-16m a night as 3C
- FLflames34

i didnt really mean to hate too much. the oilers have a ton of holes and need alot of things.
was just responding to said post as we have absolutely zero need for matt stajan

He is a good player, but Edmonton doesn't need another soft player who can be streaky. In a perfect world he goes on a team with stronger players and plays 14-16m a night as 3C
- FLflames34

I agree

He is a good player, but Edmonton doesn't need another soft player who can be streaky. In a perfect world he goes on a team with stronger players and plays 14-16m a night as 3C
- FLflames34

this

for now, boyd gordon is a great 3c. abit overpaid, but he's been great for us. strong defensively, a demon in the dot, and physical. chipped in a few points too.

in a perfect world; gordon's play a ton of pk, takes defensive zone faceoffs and plays 4th line. but for now very happy with him at 3c