When Matt Stajan plays in his 1,000th NHL game on Wednesday night, he’ll have done so mostly as a member of the Flames. Wednesday will be Stajan’s 555th game with Calgary and I’m genuinely thrilled he gets to celebrate such a significant milestone with the organization he’s become synonymous with.
Regardless of his contract, usage, or performance, Stajan has never once left anything on the ice as a member of the Flames. He’s been a whipping boy, he’s been a great bounce back story, and, yeah, he’s been an inspiration.
When it comes to this player I’m admittedly as biased as it comes.