Matt Stajan played out the final year of his contract in 2017-18, potentially spelling the end of his nine-year stint with the Calgary Flames. While he ably filled the role of fourth line center – with a fairly hefty cap hit given that role – his bigger impact on the club was arguably felt as the team’s heart and soul.
2017-18 season summary
This past season was Stajan’s 15th in the NHL and he turned 34 years old in December. Considering his age and where he is in his career trajectory, Stajan ended up having a pretty solid season.