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Originally Posted by Phanuthier
Would you have given up Andersson or Kylington to get Talbot, Jones or the guy Buffalo got?
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Jones yes, the others, not as much. But he ended up costing 1st round + prospect, which is a heavier price than just one of Andersson or Kylington.
To me Jones is a guy who you can rely on in net, not elite, but solid and dependable, a guy who I would expect to be top 15-20 for a number of years.
Jones had a more consistent body of work at every level he played, and was primed for a breakout.
Also, it would mean I wouldn't have to get my fiancee a San Jose Sharks jersey
(she is a Jones fan back to his time with the Calgary Hitmen)
As for the firing/hiring - I think it is too knee-jerk right now, especially since whoever gets hired gets stuck with this roster that is underperforming. If I had to guy for a guy with NHL experience, I would say John Stevens.