On the opening day of trading week deadline, the Jets finally landed their top 6 forward!
Jets GM, Duran Size, was able to secure Blues captain, Milan Lucic, in exchange for forwards John Hayden, Emil Bemmstrom and the Jets 3rd rounder
"We were looking for a forward that was going to bring experience and grit to a team that is currently fighting for top seed in the West. We've seen the moves the Predators and Blackhawks have made recently and we were just waiting to land, what we hope, will be the final piece of the puzzle."
The Jets were more focused on acquiring a forward that would bring leadership and physicality to a race that is surely going to test the mettle of this team down the stretch.
Lucic move pays off early
Lucic was able to make it in time for their game against the Blackhawks and while he didn't light up the scoresheet, was still able to help the Jets secure a much needed win against the Hawks.
Lucic's insertion into the top 6 allowed the Jets to move Sherbak back down to the third line, rejoining Philip Danault and Tomas Jurco, and combined for 5 points (2G, 3A) while Lucic ended up a +1 with 2 shots.
Lucic's new teammates didn't seem concerned with his performance.
"It took me 4 or 5 games to get myself going, he'll have no trouble fitting right in and helping us" - John Tavares was saying after the game.
The Jets are now in a deadlock with the Preds and Hawks for 1st in the West and will look to keep their momentum going as the race heats up!