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Ryan Coke · 09-30-2013, 11:49 AM

I really don't get the Jackman hate. He can play the game decently, is a good skater for a big man, and is a tenacious 4 liner who will drop the gloves and provides 'truculence'. He isn't a true heavyweight like Mcgratten, but he is a much better hockey player.

For a team that wants more toughness and to be harder to play against, I would be surprised if they get rid of him. And to be clear, in no way is a guy like Horak even competing for the same job; if Horak was 6'3" 210lbs and was physical then he should get the job over Jackman, but they are completely different types of players. Small and moderately skilled is not a great need on this team.

09-30-2013, 11:49 AM	#168
Ryan Coke #1 Goaltender Join Date: Feb 2003 Exp:	I really don't get the Jackman hate. He can play the game decently, is a good skater for a big man, and is a tenacious 4 liner who will drop the gloves and provides 'truculence'. He isn't a true heavyweight like Mcgratten, but he is a much better hockey player. For a team that wants more toughness and to be harder to play against, I would be surprised if they get rid of him. And to be clear, in no way is a guy like Horak even competing for the same job; if Horak was 6'3" 210lbs and was physical then he should get the job over Jackman, but they are completely different types of players. Small and moderately skilled is not a great need on this team.