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I think that as Jackeye's game progresses, he will be far more valuable to the team on the ice than sitting in the penalty box. His physical game and the intimidation factor that accompanies it, has now largely been established. That being said, Jackeye is no simple thug (as the fans of many opposing teams like to characterize him) but a highly cerebral player. You can see it in his vision, patience and execution. He is one of those players who can slow the play down and make or try to make the intuitive play.
I join all those who enjoy watching Jackeye play on the power play. May I be blinded if I have to watch Wideman play another shift on the power play. But similar to the legend of his physical play, Jackeye must establish the aura of his shot. On the powerplay he must adopt a shoot first mentality. Team's must be concerned about what is a true weapon. Sometimes it may not be the best play, but, long term, it will create future options for the team. It's akin to football where you have to take shots downfield/deep, if anything, to just open up the defence. Or a boxer who uses body blows to create more devastating punches later. We need Jackeye to emulate another Montreal prospect's approach, Logan Mailloux, who is a veritable shooting machine from the point or half boards. The problem with Mailloux is that he can't hit the side of the barn, yet. But every team that London plays knows, if you don't take away Mailloux's shot, it is a scoring chance or he's going to kill the goalie. Jackeye has the shooting ability that opposing team's must respect. He also has the vision and skill to make the subtle pass when teams over commit to taking away his shot . But it starts with adopting a shoot first mentality. I pity Gallagher who, after having to endure the wraith of Weber's shot, will have to survive the fury of the COSTCO Comet.
