Player's Profile
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- Name: Blair Jones
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 175 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-09-27
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Craik, Saskatchewan
- Acquired: 102nd overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Tampa Bay
- Playing In: Pro
Blair Jones
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Blair Jones was involved in an early season trade from Red Deer to Moose Jaw but while he was with the Rebels, the Craik, Saskatchewan native was an important part of the team’s offense. During the stretch of the year when Dion Phaneuf was sidelined by injury, it was Jones that anchored the power play chiefly because of the powerful shot he possesses. Jones played alongside Colin Fraser and Roman Wick while in Red Deer, getting a lot of experience playing a role on the top forward unit.
Jones recorded 25 points in 39 games with Red Deer and then another 25 more in 25 contests for the Warriors, ending the year with 50 points. It was not by coincidence that Moose Jaw began experiencing a lot more success after their deal to acquire Jones. In the playoffs it was he who led the team in scoring during their first round battle with Brandon. In five postseason games Jones amassed seven points, more than double the offensive contribution of anyone else on his team.
Jones ended the year with a +10 rating, one of the few Warriors on the positive side of the ledger and ahead of notable names like Dustin Boyd (-28) Troy Brouwer (-26) and Danny Ehrman (-27).
Talent Analysis
Scout #1: He’s got really good offensive talent. He’s an average skater with good size, probably needs to dig in a little harder which is probably why he had a falling out with (Brent) Sutter. He’s a talented offensive player and smart. He did well in Moose Jaw; he’s a good player.
Scout #2: I think he’s got great ability. The only thing that scares me is that if (Brent) Sutter doesn’t like him then there’s got to be something there. If Sutter’s trading him then you’ve got to know that there’s a problem. The more investigating I did I discovered that he doesn’t always work very hard in practices but at times this year he really did, especially after going to Moose Jaw. I’m a bit disappointed in his point total because he’s got lots of potential to be an offensive player.
Future
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Stats
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Profile Last Updated: April, 9th 2008
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