[News] Blair Jones discussion

[Hells Bells]

Okay...

Hudler-Tanguay-Cervenka
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Maybe Comeau is simply filling in until the new acquisition(s) arrive(s).... hopefully.

[Weiser Wonder]

Feaster has told stories in the past about how he was so let down by a player he refused to let them dress another game for the team. It was a European player who had a nervous breakdown or something. My guess is something like that happened or there's a trade coming, or Feaster doesn't understand you need centers in hockey.

[Miniac]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I don't get the love for Jones.

See ya.

Seriously? This guy is a heart and soul guy. Feb 9 of last years, Jones suffered a broken ankle after blocking Shane Doan's shot in OT. Even with the pain, he got back up and continued to block shots. Personally to me that's true character.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Hells Bells

Okay...

Hudler-Tanguay-Cervenka
Cammalleri-Stajan-Stempniak
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Maybe Comeau is simply filling in until the new acquisition(s) arrive(s).... hopefully.

Comeau at center? At least put Horak at center with Iggy.

[Weiser Wonder]

I don't think he's been sent down, just waived. So Jones could conceivably still be a Flame in 24 hours.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Hells Bells

Okay...

Hudler-Tanguay-Cervenka
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Maybe Comeau is filling in until the new acquisition arrives....

If Horak isn't on the top 3 lines, then he is being wasted IMO. He's a skilled player, not a grinder. Id rather him get more time in Abbotsford if this is what management is thinking of doing with him.

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I hate the 4th line.

[vektor]

This team is becoming the joke of the league, Comeau being our big fat punch line. Better waive our only big centerman and ice the worst player in the league.

[DoNotCompute]

I caught flames practice on Thursday, and while everyone was doing shootout and skills, Blair Jones was off to the side with the coaches talking. Seemed like a pretty heated argument at some points, with Gelinas staying afterwards to talk for longer.

Not sure how relevant it is, could be a coincidence, but it's odd that this happens two days after that argument and the day after a tough loss.

[FlickerFlame]

Maybe Feaster got a call from the Canucks last night after that awesome sell job of a dive last night by Jones. He will fit in perfect with the dive club they have in Vancouver.

[BigFlameDog]

Originally Posted by calgARI

I love when teams blame their problems on periphery players while not holding the core players accountable.

I love how some around here can read minds....I am sure they are "blaming" Jones.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by DoNotCompute

I caught flames practice on Thursday, and while everyone was doing shootout and skills, Blair Jones was off to the side with the coaches talking. Seemed like a pretty heated argument at some points, with Gelinas staying afterwards to talk for longer.

Not sure how relevant it is, could be a coincidence, but it's odd that this happens two days after that argument and the day after a tough loss.

Something like this would make the most sense for me. Attitude issue, or doesn't see eye to eye with the coaches.

[Street Pharmacist]

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[WessThompson]

Originally Posted by Hells Bells

Okay...

Hudler-Tanguay-Cervenka
Cammalleri-Stajan-Stempniak
Glencross-Comeau-Iginla
Begin-Horak-Jackman

Maybe Comeau is simply filling in until the new acquisition(s) arrive(s).... hopefully.

Yep. Pushing Comeau up as a fill in until O'Reilly arrives

Agree Comeau should be gone regardless

[Oling_Roachinen]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

I am not sure there is a trade coming or picking up Arnott. They could have just sent Begin down on his 2 way contract if that was the case.

Begin would very likely clear waivers, even if he played in the AHL his contract would count as part of the 50 contract limit which the Flames currently have 49 of now that Taylor was signed and MacDonald was claimed.

Jones seem to have the most likely chance of being claimed out of the depth forwards. So I'd say they are looking to clear a contract, maybe not for any immediate move but I believe Feaster has talked about having contract room to give him some options throughout the season.

Still think the whole move is odd if there isn't something else just given the center situation and the Flames lack of grit.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

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Jones >>>>>>>> Comeau >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jackman

It's not like they couldn't shift Begin to either wing and waive Comeau or Jackman.

[Badgers Nose]

maybe they are going to play Cervenka at C now?

[Ashasx]

I don't know how Comeau keeps getting by. He must have some dirt on somebody.

[BigFlameDog]

might be that they know he will be claimed and it is a precursor....who frikkin' knows with this team.

[ramizle]

Is it perhaps possible that Comeau isn't waived because there's no chance he gets picked up.....

[Yamer]

Originally Posted by Miniac

Seriously? This guy is a heart and soul guy. Feb 9 of last years, Jones suffered a broken ankle after blocking Shane Doan's shot in OT. Even with the pain, he got back up and continued to block shots. Personally to me that's true character.

I remember a handful of posters absolutely tearing him apart for not getting back into the play, and then after realizing that he may not be faking, for not getting off the ice...when the guy could barely crawl let alone skate.