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100% serious. The Jets are going to sign a veteran 4th line type player with some gnarl before the season begins. I am willing bet money on that. They have done so every year these past few years, it's an established pattern. I'd rather that be Stempniak who you know what you are getting with than another Hendricks. Also last season Stempniak was coming back from a rough injury so I wouldn't weigh that in too heavily. I feel he can still put up 25+ points in a 4th line role, kill penalties and move up your lineup in a pinch. That's a useful player to have.
1) I don't see this "established pattern".
2) Stemp is another Hendricks. That is, among other things, a player whose time has passed.
3) The roster is full. Someone has to be moved before anyone else is brought in.