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Calgary Flames Monday Roundtable: Forwards Edition

By Ramina Shlah

Dec 6, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Calgary Flames right wing Kris Versteeg (10) and defenseman TJ Brodie (7) and right wing Troy Brouwer (36) and center Sean Monahan (23) and left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrate Monahan's game winning goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Flames defeat the Stars 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Calgary Flames right wing Kris Versteeg (10) and defenseman TJ Brodie (7) and right wing Troy Brouwer (36) and center Sean Monahan (23) and left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrate Monahan's game winning goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Flames defeat the Stars 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 5, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Curtis Lazar (20) skates during the warmup period against the New York Islanders at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Curtis Lazar (20) skates during the warmup period against the New York Islanders at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports /

Question 6: Curtis Lazar – should he stay or go?

Jonathan Boulanger

From what I’ve seen of Lazar he is a big ball of energy and is hungry for a stable roster spot. I think he’s someone that will become a fan-favorite who can spark the team with a big shift, a big hit or a greasy goal. I see him as a very solid third-liner who can provide some real punch to the lineup. However, he is only 22 so there’s plenty of time for him to possibly grow into a top 6 forward.

Alex Hoegler

Stay. 22 years of age with so much speed and skill. Lazar just didn’t fit in Ottawa and may just need a new start. For all we know, he finds his game in Calgary.

Dan Raicevich

This is such a tricky call here. He’s a young guy, a former first round pick that you just acquired. He seems like a “project” that could be taking a roster spot from a guy in Stockton. Lazar hasn’t shown me enough to keep him around, but after giving up a second round draft pick, it’s almost evadable he will be protected.

You’re staying put for now, Curtis.

Ramina Shlah

He should definitely stay. He’s young and has a lot of potential that he didnt’ get to showcase in Ottawa. He can definitely be a lot more impactful than some guys currently on the team who get paid a nice amount. From trade deadline day when Lazar was traded to the Flames to the end of the season, Troy Brouwer had four points in 18 games and a -1 rating. Lazar had three points in four games and +2 rating. He also had just one assist in 33 games with the Ottawa Senators  earlier in the season before being traded, so he already beat that in four games with the Flames. I think if given the chance with good veteran linemates, he can blossom.

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