Jackman's Departure

Barret Jackman taunts Penguin's star, Sydney Crosby

Jackman had 15 points this season. He played defense with Kevin Shattenkirk [44 points] and Alex Pietrangelo [46 points]. His highlight of the 2014-2015 season was on March 10th, when the blues were tied with the Winnipeg Jets, 4-4. We needed the extra point after a scrappy game, and Jackman delivered... From center ice [Watch clip]. 

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This was a rare occasion of the "Jax" sign, as he crossed his two arms and smiled. Why did it seem like such a special occasion? It was one of only two goals this season.  He is a physical player, but Reaves and Ott are our enforcers. Jackman was shifting into a player similar to Eric Brewer, who had 35 points total in his las 4 years as a Blue. If Stillman is trying to create a team that will win the Cup next season, I think this is good news. He is a veteran who will be remembered as a team leader. 

With Jackman leaving, we can look at players like Robert Bortuzzo; 26 years old and 6'4. Many fans were disappointed that he didn't get to play in the postseason, as Marcel Goc, Zbynek Michalek, and Carl Gunnarsson did. All great defensemen. Now we can stop worrying about a defensive lineup for a while. Stay tuned for an article on Allen vs. Elliot. 

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