Shaune Vetter: Tough Year For Tim Tim Jackman had a career year last season, unfortunately, his success hasn't carried over.

It is extremely frustrating, I don't think there is a harder working guy on this team. If the other players on the team played with half as much determination and effort as Jackman does we would be in a completely different situation. He finishes check, battles hard and won't give up on plays. If players on the top line had the special something Jackman has we would be a serious contender.

They should give him another two year deal right now. Even when he's not scoring he plays the enforcer role very well and can still be a decent 4th liner. Still great value.

It is extremely frustrating, I don't think there is a harder working guy on this team. If the other players on the team played with half as much determination and effort as Jackman does we would be in a completely different situation. He finishes check, battles hard and won't give up on plays. If players on the top line had the special something Jackman has we would be a serious contender.
- vowswithin

It's true!

They should give him another two year deal right now. Even when he's not scoring he plays the enforcer role very well and can still be a decent 4th liner. Still great value.
- tincup

Can't argue with that.

I think the problem might actually be the fact that he and TK are too similar... they both bang and crash, but there's no one on that line to help them capitalize. When that line really got rolling last year it was when Jokinen played a few games between them... then Moss took over and it was just as good. Eventually Backlund took the spot and the scoring slowed down, but they still controlled the play and generated chances. Since then the scoring just never really came back.

They should give him another two year deal right now. Even when he's not scoring he plays the enforcer role very well and can still be a decent 4th liner. Still great value.
- tincup

very true. and there are teams that really need a player like him.

very true. and there are teams that really need a player like him.
- numbear

Thats the dilemma. If a Vanc or playoff contender offered a 2nd or 3rd for him, which would be a huge overpayment, do you take it? Kosto has less value but he may evn get us a 3rd or 4th for him. You need a younger banger with Jackman that still has potential for scoring on that line. Stajan doesnt do sweet tweet all, I think Flames may have to bury his contract next year.

Thats the dilemma. If a Vanc or playoff contender offered a 2nd or 3rd for him, which would be a huge overpayment, do you take it? Kosto has less value but he may evn get us a 3rd or 4th for him. You need a younger banger with Jackman that still has potential for scoring on that line. Stajan doesnt do sweet tweet all, I think Flames may have to bury his contract next year.
- Kevin R

If we're out of the race you could trade him and resign him July 1st.

Thats the dilemma. If a Vanc or playoff contender offered a 2nd or 3rd for him, which would be a huge overpayment, do you take it? Kosto has less value but he may evn get us a 3rd or 4th for him. You need a younger banger with Jackman that still has potential for scoring on that line. Stajan doesnt do sweet tweet all, I think Flames may have to bury his contract next year.
- Kevin R

I'd rather trade kos and keep jackman

bouma/moss/jackman would be a good line I think.

stajan/jokinen for roy/leino+

I'd rather trade kos and keep jackman

bouma/moss/jackman would be a good line I think.

stajan/jokinen for roy/leino+
- numbear

So far Leino is looking like an even worse contract than Stajan's.

So far Leino is looking like an even worse contract than Stajan's.
- flamminghead

make it roy/leino/kassian. send them comeau with jokinen/stajan, cgy would be eating a big contract

I think its worth eating it up and taking a chance

I believe he's better winning face-offs then what we have anyways

So far Leino is looking like an even worse contract than Stajan's.
- flamminghead

Sooner or later Brent Sutter has to be held accountable to why so many players aren't producing to their offensive capabilities. Stajan is a good puck distributor so where does Sutter put him ? On a line with two guys who can't score. Stajan doesn't have a chance as long as Sutter is the coach.

Thats the dilemma. If a Vanc or playoff contender offered a 2nd or 3rd for him, which would be a huge overpayment, do you take it? Kosto has less value but he may evn get us a 3rd or 4th for him. You need a younger banger with Jackman that still has potential for scoring on that line. Stajan doesnt do sweet tweet all, I think Flames may have to bury his contract next year.
- Kevin R

If PL3 was worth a third rounder --- Jackman is worth at LEAST a high first round pick!!

If PL3 was worth a third rounder --- Jackman is worth at LEAST a high first round pick!!
- Jokster

PL3 was a fifth rounder.

PL3 was a fifth rounder.
- flamminghead

I think he was picked up because every canadian team is required to have at least one dirty playing french canadian on the roster.