I've thought for a while now that Blair Jones and Lance Bouma would make up 2/3 of a solid 4th line in the NHL.
Good size, some physicality, OK skating, shot blocking, in your face style (At least Jones looked that way under B Sutter)....plus their both fairly young, and cheap.
Jones was actually getting better at face offs too, before he had his falling out with Hartley. Hopefully they can put that incident behind them (whatever it was) and do what should be best for the organization.
Jackman seems like a good guy, but as many have said, really has no use on our rebuilding roster.
Getting a pick, and freeing up yet another contract spot are just pure gravy at this point.
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