Quote:
Originally Posted by Vulcan
My guess with Blair Jones is that he was asked to be a more physical player and he didn't want to play that way.
|
I think you are 100% correct.
I remember that in the game just before he was benched that we were behind and Comeau was all over the ice initiating contact, looked like he tried to goat a couple guys into fighting him as well. Next thing we know Jones is on waivers. I think it was asked of their line to start something, whether it be ramp up the physical play like you suggested or try to start a fight and Jones just didn't.
And quite frankly if that is the case I am with Hartley 100%, there is no room on a team for a borderline NHLer to not do anything the coach asks of them.