With Vincent Lecavalier out with a lower-body injury, Jones will slide into the lineup for his first game as a Flyer. He is expected to play on the fourth line with Jason Akeson and Zac Rinaldo.
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Jones cleared waivers this afternoon and has been sent to the AHL. He was a plus-1 in four games during his most recent time with the Flames. He has a total of two goals in 14 games wit Calgary and returns to the AHL where he has eight goals and 13 assists (21 points) in 16 games.
Jones was diagnosed with a meniscal tear prior to the Christmas break. Jones has recorded two goals in 10 games this season.
Jones was recalled on Thursday after the Flames traded Tim Jackman to the Ducks, opening up a roster spot for Jones. He leads the Abbotsford Heat with a eight goals and 20 points in 16 games. Tonight he is expected to skate on the Flames fourth line with Mikael Backlund and Brian McGrattan.
Jones had two assists in the first two games with Abbotsford.
Jones has one assist in 12 games with the Flames this season.
Jones moves up to the third line for tonight's game. He has a goal and three points in 19 games with the Flames.
Jones moves down to the fourth line for tonight's game. He has a goal and three points in 15 games with the Flames.
Sounds like Jones is an option to play tonight. He has a goal and three points in 13 games with the Flames.
Jones getting back on the ice is a good sign. He has a goal and three points in 13 points.
Jones getting back on the ice is a good sign. He has a goal and three points in 13 points.
Jones is expected to miss a few weeks after blocking a shot last night. He has a goal and three points in 13 points.
Jones moves up to the second line for tonight's game. In his first nine games with the Flames, he has a goal.
Jones will play on the third line tonight. He has two goals and four points in 22 games.
Jones has four points in 22 games while playing on the bottom lines. Expect the Bolts to recall a forward.
Jones likely draws in on a checking line role. Earlier in the year he played in 10 games with the Bolts, registering an assist.
As expected, Jones officially is reassigned to the AHL. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Jones was scratched for 10 of the team's 20 games and holds no fantasy hockey value.
If you own either player, bench them tonight.