Jackman became less effective as his time wore on here, but I think he gave it everything he had on the ice. He would try and give the team energy by fighting - and he would often willing try to do it against guys who he must have known would beat him. You have to respect that.
Good on Bob for playing Jackman to the point that he had some value in a trade. This probably wouldn't happen if Jackman was benched. Wasn't it against Anaheim (or was it LA?) where he slotted Jackman on Monahan's wing?
This is a rebuild, so the Flames are smart to try and increase value where they can. The kids on the farm are all developing along nicely there in a winning environment and being contributors.
Hartley doesn't have a grudge against Blair Jones. If there was, Jones would not be getting called up. I think the 'argument' was that he expected much more out of Jones, and wasn't getting it. Jones has become a better player since then I would say - back to his old self when the Flames first traded for him. Hopefully he continues that from now on.
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