Yikes, didn't think Hartley would bench him twice in a row, not sure about that decision, especially given the injury to Glencross. But again, as much as others want to slough it off, I can't get over the fact that Tim Jackman is now playing on the 2nd line. I'm well aware he won't play nearly as much Monahan or Hudler will, but it is still a horrid message to send throughout the organization, especially when your GM was preaching meritocracy in the off season.
If you feel sitting Sven is best for his development, fine, I can buy that. But playing Jackman on the 2nd line? How is that good for anybody? The fact he's still on the team rots my socks, and now he's also getting moved up the depth chart? We're a rebuilding team and he's an over the hill veteran who plays dirty and brings literally nothing we can't get from other players currently on the team (let along on the farm). What is the upside to keeping this guy around? Waive him already and start giving some of the young guys (hopefully) destined for bottom 6 roles in the NHL the chance to prove they belong!
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