The Ducks have acquired right wing Tim Jackman from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2014 draft. They made this trade Thursday.
Jackman currently has one goal and 41 penalty minutes in 10 games for Calgary this season. He has spent parts of 10 seasons with five clubs that include the New York Islanders, Kings, Coyotes, and Blue Jackets. Jackman reports to the Ducks, who are still leading the overall NHL, despite a five-game losing streak that they are currently in.
The Ducks are currently not making this trade because he can score goals and be an offensive production. They're clearly bringing him in because he provides grit and toughness to a team that really doesn't have it. I said at the beginning of the year that the Ducks will not compete as a tough unit unless they have a guy who can provide fighting and toughness on the ice. Matt Beleskey does not provide that unfortunately. And since George Parros left, they really haven't had anybody who is a tough-as-nails type of player. So they bring in Jackman, who can do it. It certainly feels like the right move. They need somebody like this and I think Jackman fits the bill. He's not the key to the Ducks success, but he can provide toughness if needed.
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