I think Jones has a strong chance of being picked up. I really like Jones - young and what I thought still developing, and was hoping he would get better with time. With that being said, he is the 'best' of the 'worst' on the Flames. Probably the only player that wouldn't really get anything back in a trade (until maybe the deadline) but who probably will not pass through waivers.
Flames are just opening up a roster spot, or a contract spot (or both) in anticipation of making a move. Let's see what happens. Begin would not get picked up, Comeau would not get picked up, and I doubt Jackman would get picked up right now - and assigning them to the AHL does not create a contract spot.
I really hope it is more than just signing Arnott.
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