[Trade] Tim Jackman to Anaheim - Page 7 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Fire · 11-21-2013, 05:27 PM

Good, it frees up a spot for a younger guy in the line-up.

btimbit · 11-21-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EYE_Overstand

So we get younger, faster and more skilled by trading T-Jacks and brining in Blair Jones. I like it

And weaker, that's my only complaint. Though I guess it's not like Jackman was playing well or often enough anyway

Table 5 · 11-21-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by btimbit

And weaker, that's my only complaint.

In theory yes. But the guy never really played that physical anymore, and lost pretty much every fight he got into.

Goodlad · 11-21-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by btimbit

And weaker, that's my only complaint. Though I guess it's not like Jackman was playing well or often enough anyway

Blair Jones: 6'2" 215 lbs
Tim Jackman: 6'2" 225 lbs

I suppose we give up some toughness, but Jones can actually be useful on the 4th line. Jackman was too slow to land most of the hits he attempted, and wasn't much in a fight (although he was always willing).

skcli · 11-21-2013, 05:37 PM

Two Jones and two TJs, that'll be a challenge for Mr. Kerr

nik- · 11-21-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by btimbit

And weaker, that's my only complaint. Though I guess it's not like Jackman was playing well or often enough anyway

Jackman wasn't adding anything in the physical department. Total win.

Roof-Daddy · 11-21-2013, 05:39 PM

I've thought for a while now that Blair Jones and Lance Bouma would make up 2/3 of a solid 4th line in the NHL.

Good size, some physicality, OK skating, shot blocking, in your face style (At least Jones looked that way under B Sutter)....plus their both fairly young, and cheap.

Jones was actually getting better at face offs too, before he had his falling out with Hartley. Hopefully they can put that incident behind them (whatever it was) and do what should be best for the organization.

Jackman seems like a good guy, but as many have said, really has no use on our rebuilding roster.

Getting a pick, and freeing up yet another contract spot are just pure gravy at this point.

Poe969 · 11-21-2013, 05:40 PM

I hope the ducks PK is ready for a lot more ice time....

HelloHockeyFans · 11-21-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by killer_carlson

Jackman is a big dude and could probably kick the crap out of anyone on this site in a street fight.

You must have missed that post a while back when EE told us about how tough and feared he was in a road rage incident.

squiggs96 · 11-21-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoho

I'm sure it's intended green text, either way ends up being more of an attention seeking post than sarcastic.

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Originally Posted by cKy

It cant be both?

Surely we can rebuild and develop our youth while trying to win. If anything, moving out a vet and calling up Jones shows that they are serious about making room for younger guys to come up.

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Originally Posted by Vinny01

Ummmm how does this trade do that exactly? Green text?

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Originally Posted by $ven27

So because they trade a 4th liner they're in win mode? Nonsense.

I can't believe that many people thought I was serious. There is no way someone should believe that trading Jackman for a draft pick would ever be considered a win now move.

It was a joke, but obviously if I have to explain it, it wasn't a good one.

Table 5 · 11-21-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by squiggs96

It was a joke, but obviously if I have to explain it, it wasn't a good one.

Thanks for not using green text though.

Poe969 · 11-21-2013, 05:47 PM

I thought we were past the green text thing...

memphusk · 11-21-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

104% chance you're wrong

Oh? And what do you see him doing? He's Jason Krog 2.0.

djsFlames · 11-21-2013, 05:52 PM

Thanks for putting it all out there each night for us Tim. It's been a pleasure for the most part, even if it hasn't worked out this season. I remember the accolades from the guys on CBC at the Heritage Classic, "This guy here, Tim Jackman. This is the kind of guy you win with." Best of luck in Anaheim!

And happy for Blair, he deserves this. This was the right move.

Jacks · 11-21-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny01

So the Flames are at 45 contracts? With all this cap and contract space I hope the Flames are able to pull off a fleece of a team or teams when we move players with value.

Ya, basically half the league is at or near the cap. This gives us a ton of power if management is willing to take on a couple of bad contracts. We might even get a couple of good (but overpaid) players out of it.

jhunt223 · 11-21-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by killer_carlson

Jackman is a big dude and could probably kick the crap out of anyone on this site in a street fight.

Have you not heard how tough CaptainCrunch says CaptainCrunch is?

kyuss275 · 11-21-2013, 06:02 PM

Good trade. Bouma's play of late was making sure Jackman was going to be in the pressbox for a long time. I liked Jackman more than most but his time was up.

Interesting that they brought up Jones. I know he has been on fire for the heat but not really liked by Hartely. I presume he will be in the pressbox more often than not. The interesting part if if he does crack line-up, who's spot does he take? Maybe Bouma if he is having a bad couple of games? Maybe Backlund considering that Jones is a center?

Trailer Fire · 11-21-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

I've thought for a while now that Blair Jones and Lance Bouma would make up 2/3 of a solid 4th line in the NHL.

Good size, some physicality, OK skating, shot blocking, in your face style (At least Jones looked that way under B Sutter)....plus their both fairly young, and cheap.

Jones was actually getting better at face offs too, before he had his falling out with Hartley. Hopefully they can put that incident behind them (whatever it was) and do what should be best for the organization.

Jackman seems like a good guy, but as many have said, really has no use on our rebuilding roster.

Getting a pick, and freeing up yet another contract spot are just pure gravy at this point.

Totally off topic but I was just thinking I hadn't seen you post in quite some time. Am I not very observant or were you gone for a spell?

On topic: Glad to see him moved, and for a pick no less. I don't care if its a 6th rounder. IIRC Gillies was a 6th round pick wasn't he? Brings on more picks and opens up room for guys on the Heat to move up. Great move.

Igster · 11-21-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacks

Ya, basically half the league is at or near the cap. This gives us a ton of power if management is willing to take on a couple of bad contracts. We might even get a couple of good (but overpaid) players out of it.

What's even more funny is one of those teams is actually the Oilers...oh man. Much rather be in the Flames' shoes right now.

Trailer Fire · 11-21-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacks

Ya, basically half the league is at or near the cap. This gives us a ton of power if management is willing to take on a couple of bad contracts. We might even get a couple of good (but overpaid) players out of it.

And rumor has it a lot of those teams that aren't at, or near, the cap have an internal cap and don't want to spend more. This bodes even better for Calgary.

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