Lee fricking Stempniak is on fire!
hey.. should we sign Stempniak? Cheap depth!
YES!! I have been saying all summer that the Jets need to consider their options when it comes to Stempniak and sign him. I predicted earlier in the summer that Stemp still has a lot to give and can be solid contributor for the club, he is proving me right by having a great preseason.
The way I see it there one open roster spot for a forward on the Jets. Assuming the Jets intend to carry 7D on their roster during the season, I have Dano and Petan penciled in on the main roster, after accounting for all the players that are basically locks at this point, that leaves 1 roster spot open for a pressbox forward. Who better to take that spot than Stempniak himself?
Based on the preseason I think Vesalainen needs another year in the minors and Appleton is far from ready, Griffith has shown well but what are we going to do if multiple forwards go down? In that situation I would like to have a steady veteran NHL proven commodity like Stempniak than taking a chance with guys like Everberg and McGinn.
The Jets can basically sign him for league minimum and if need be even bury his salary in the AHL. Personally I really hope they take a good look at him, with so many younger players on the team, the club could really use his leadership and experience. I see him playing a role on a team as a guy who can kill penalties and go up and down the lineup in case of injuries.