Ryan Jones 10-11: Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts

The Edmonton Oilers and Ryan Jones are negotiating a contract as I write this item. Jones has fallen ass over tea kettle into perfect timing and the Oilers brain trust is extremely likely to overpay. Jones and his agent have already rejected an early proposal, suggesting supreme confidence from their side. What exactly does Jones do? I'm not talking so much about the one-off goal total, but more about his role on the team. The Oilers always talk about "three scoring lines" but in reality this team could use some actual NHL players with an idea about the importance of what you leave. Is Jones that player? If not, can he supply enough pop to bat in the middle of the order, or at the very least keep the line going when hitting in the 6 or 7 slot? That's the question Edmonton must ask itself. How much money is Ryan Jones worth? Ryan Jones 10-115x5 points per 60: 1.38 (7th among regular forwards) 5x4 points per 60: 3.63 (4th among regular forwards) Qual Comp: 10th tough...