Jones has not played since Dec. 12th due to an upper-body injury and will return to the Ducks' lineup Wednesday vs. Edmonton. Jones had two goals, three assists, 31 PIMs, 39 SOG and a -11 plus/minus through 28 games prior to the injury.
Jones was a late scratch Tuesday and is considered day-to-day after he was scratched during warmups Tuesday due to an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old has two goals, three assists, 31 PIMs and 39 SOG through 28 games this season prior to missing Tuesday.
This surgery will sideline Jones until at least the end of February, which means he could be back when the NHL returns from the Olympic break. The Ducks have 29 games after that break.
Jones has been sent back to Anaheim, suggesting that his injury is relatively serious. With Jones out, Derek Grant will remain in the Ducks lineup on Thursday.
Jones is expected to make his season debut on Friday after replacing Sonny Milano (undisclosed) on the roster. Jones had 12 points (8G / 4A) in 59 games a season ago.
Jones played in the last 14 games before the Ducks bye week, scoring just two goals, giving him seven points (5G / 2A) in 37 games on the season. Look for him to be back in his regular spot with Sam Steel and Ondrej Kase on Monday.
Jones was a healthy scratch for the last two games but will play Thursday in Dallas. There is no word on who Jones will replace but he re-enters the lineup with just one assist in seven games.
Jones could make his NHL debut on Thursday after recording 12 goals and 12 assists (24 points) in 32 games with San Diego. Jones is a former first-round pick (No.24 in 2016) who is part of the struggling Ducks’ roster re-tool.
