A family affair is about to unfold on the ice! The St. Louis Blues have just claimed a rising star, forward Jack Finley, off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning. But here's the twist: Finley isn't just any player; he's the son of a Blues legend, former defenseman Jeff Finley.
Jack, at 23, has already made his mark in the NHL, suiting up for 22 games with the Lightning this season. His stats? Impressive! He's notched three points (two goals and one assist) and accumulated 21 penalty minutes. And that's not all; Finley's size (6'6", 227 lbs) makes him a force to be reckoned with on the ice.
But here's where it gets controversial... Finley's AHL numbers are equally impressive. In just three games with the Syracuse Crunch, he's tallied three points (one goal and two assists). Overall, in 164 career AHL regular-season games, he's accumulated an impressive 84 points (40 goals and 44 assists) and 102 penalty minutes.
And this is the part most people miss: Finley was drafted by the Lightning in the 2020 NHL Draft, a testament to his talent. Now, he's following in his father's footsteps, donning the Blue Note just like Jeff did from 1998-2004.
So, what do you think? Is this a smart move by the Blues? Or is it a sign of favoritism? Weigh in below and let us know your thoughts on this exciting development!
