Stajan was never a goal scorer. What exactly is your point? He was on pace for 10 last year, and 14 this year. That's all anyone should expect from him.
While I want Cammy, Stemp, and Butler gone, Russell definitely needs to be re-signed. He's been great this year, and losing him really showed just how important he is.
I guess my point is that 4 @ 12.5 isn't a hometown discount. Never a goal scorer? Not much of an assist maker either. 105 points in four years as a Flame.
I just don't like the signing. Every UFA that the Flames re sign makes the future Flames look just a little bit more like the present Flames. Not a good thing in my mind.
I was hoping that none of the Flames UFAs would be back. (with the exception of Russell but ONLY if the Flames are able to move out a couple of their D who are signed for next year)
While you are right that we shouldn't be expecting more offence from Matt Stajan, I expect more offence from the best/highest paid center on an NHL team.
No biggie though. The Flames have made signings that I don't like before, and they will make many more. Really, in terms of NHL comparables, the contract is not terrible. Stajan has four years to make me change my mind. Ya, four more years of Matt Stajan. Great.