Matchsticks and Microphones: Episode 13 (4/21/2011)

Good discussion – the other thing on Stajan is he really looks weak in the Western Conference. He may not be in ideal shape but I think the other side is the West is just bigger and tougher.

He will be a sandbag.

I agree that a buyout is not likely for Stajan. Part of what makes the Neuf trade so bad is the Stajan extended contract. Daz actually made matters worse with the Stajan contract extension. Hagman at least is gone next year and off the books.

Thumbs up to Rob Cleave there on Olli. I don’t review the numbers like some but I get a feel for what I see on the ice. Olli was not rolling in 2010 but neither was Iggy. 2011 he looked good to me. I know I am like that art critic who just says I know what I like but as discussed, at 3 million he has to get his due.

Stajan 3.5 / Bourque 3.3 / Olli 3 – I know who I think was value for the season based on my eye. I got that Bourque penalty stuck in my mind against the Ducks.

Although again I have to say Olli is only a 2nd line C. He should not be up on the first line. Keep Olli on the 2nd line and all is good.