Confirmed with Link: NYR agree 2 year extension with Zac Jones
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GAGLine
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TopShelfSnipes
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Still not a fan. Think he has more value as a trade chip. Guy has Mike Mottau/Thomas Pock/Matt Gilroy vibes written all over him. Good in college, decent AHLer, not a good NHLer.
NickyFotiu
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Harbour Dog
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Honestly, I thought he looked just as good as Schneider this year. But he was another young D, and he was small, so I get why they decided to send him down. I suspect if we'd kept him on the roster and let him run the second unit instead of Trouba, that would have made a noticeable difference to its effectiveness.
Whether he can manage the 5v5 game in the NHL, we'll see. He hasn't looked completely outclassed yet.
Whether he can manage the 5v5 game in the NHL, we'll see. He hasn't looked completely outclassed yet.
Reminds me of pionk. Could still be a good partner with Schneider
17futurecap
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Here’s to him not losing his job to Ben Harpur after ten minutes.
NYR Viper
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Glad it's a two year deal, not 1. I'm more than okay providing the opportunity for him in training camp. Another off-season of hard work should allow him to get stronger. In saying that, I am hoping Drury signs a veteran d-man that is better than Harpur (and I don't hate Harpur as a #8)
NYRFANMANI
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Just play him in the NHL. Don't think Jones can grow further in the AHL.
DanielBrassard
It's all so tiresome
Signing him has nothing to do with trading him. They still can.
Actually a two year deal might even increase his trade value
Kodiak
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I hope he gets a real chance next year. His possession numbers were better than any of the other 3rd pairing defensemen we used last year, and we really need another defenseman who can move the puck up ice.
TopShelfSnipes
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Of course...to be clear, I don't have a problem with the signing, I just don't think he has what it takes to make it in the NHL. Pionk was a much better skater with much faster feet.
Jones is a "heady" offensive defenseman who's small and likes to activate, but isn't great along the boards, doesn't have great foot speed, and doesn't have a great shot or elite vision/passing.
He's better than Ben Harpur, but that shouldn't be the barometer around here. Would prefer they find a team that thinks he has upside and acquire a young player back the other way who has skills but is raw and can be coached.
Maybe if he improves his skating and shooting by leaps and bounds, he could be something, but not really holding my breath.
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Kocur26
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He flat out sucks - gave up Lundkvist asinine
Gluten Free Breadman
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According to CapFriendly it's $812.5k AAV
at least he gets $800k in the minors now. Major pay bump
at least he gets $800k in the minors now. Major pay bump
NoQuitInNewMexico
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Hopefully a sign that Drury values this kid and wants him to be utilized
Crease
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Lundkvist’s resume is no better than Jones’ at the moment, so not sure how you can have different opinions for each player.
MrAlmost
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I understand it may look that way on the surface, but he has legitimately gotten better each year. And every penny counts this year until the cap jump next year.
will1066
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I do get those vibes as well, but I really want him to stick with the team and mature that raw talent and skill set of his. Same goes for Robertson, who reportedly has similar issues making the jump to the next level.
