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Agree with my Hawks colleagues about retention on Jones... Even if for low dollars, retention spots are valuable for rebuilding teams. Also, re this deal, I'm just not that excited about Lilypad and Robertson; think the Hawks will have their own, more exciting, prospects begin to move up to the NHL.
I generally think Jones serves some important purposes,that give me pause when considering trading him: stability; minute-muncher vs the opponents' top lines; mentorship, etc.
HOWEVER, if a proposal came in to the Hawks for the #8 OA straight up for him (or even #6 OA, also straight up) AND the Hawks have someone they love at that spot, I think they think long and hard about that.
'Course, that'd then leave a gaping hole on the right side. Maybe sign DeMelo for 4 years at $6mm AAV to take his spot?
Eh... I think lots of things would have to align to trade Jones as this point (IMO).