Jones is built for the playoffs, was very very underrated last playoffs for the Flames, with a lot of hits and solid play, against Vancouver and one of the only strong physical forwards against Anaheim after Ferland was basically toasted his second shift. 5 points in 11 playoff games last year.
Some highlights off the top of my head:
1) He started that comeback against the Canucks game 1 in the 3rd, after a tepid first two periods for the Flames. A goal, and then almost potted one just before Russell scored.
2) Of course starting the play of the series winning clincher in Game 6.
3)On the Bennett no goal game 3 vs ANA, watch him crush the ANA defender twice and then the backhand pass to Bennett.
Also, earlier in the year, him crashing to the net with the puck, knowing Chara is waiting in front, started the Flames miraculous comeback vs the Bruins.
Flames get smaller on paper, if that's possible, up front with him now gone. Understand why he's gone, but the Flames have one more need for next year and that's a big forward, preferably 3.
Certainly provided more than an Iginla-less Tanguay would've these last 2.5 years.
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