I'd just keep him on the bench and take the wait and see approach.
On the upside he did show in 08-09 that he can put up points, 51pts in 80 games. Angus gave him a porterhouse rating in the fantasy guide so Angus sees good things here and I trust him. He does play for a potent offense so he should get plenty of opportunities to produce. Plus he figures to step up to a bigger role when Lidstrom finally hangs them up, or at least it's reasonable to think he will.
On the downside, 08-09 is the only year where he topped 70 games played. In 06-07 he had 22pts in 68 games, and 07-08 35pts in 65 games. So there is some reason for at least a little concern.
If he gets going it can't hurt to see what he might get you in a trade. Even if you just put the idea out there that you might part ways with him, your not obligated to trade him, and who knows what offers you might get. I always take the view that nobody on my teams are untouchable. If I can get fair value and improve my team I'll trade anybody, but the trade has to meet those criteria.
Aside from that I'd just stash him and wait.
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