EDMONTON – Life has a funny way of bringing things full circle.
The team that drafted him may have to face him on Thursday night.
Him, in this sense, being a former Edmonton Oilers defender, Caleb Jones.
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The Oilers drafted Jones 117th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He showed a lot of promise in his first few seasons when he was called up to the NHL team.
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Particularly, in his first 17-game stint. Jones recorded six points while playing 19:48 per game. That season, he spent 46 percent of his time on ice paired with defensive stalwart Adam Larsson.
Unfortunately for Jones, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Duncan Keith. Keith would prove to be an essential piece for the Oilers and someone who would be a leader for the defense group on and off the ice.
Caleb Jones (And Others) Recalled By Los Angeles Kings
Now, he will potentially play against the team that drafted him. Earlier on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings recalled six players from their AHL affiliate (the Ontario Reign).
Andre Lee, Francesco Pinelli, Jack Studnicka, Taylor Ward, and Pheonix Copley were also recalled.
Jones has split his season between the NHL and AHL. In the AHL, he played 44 regular season games, recording 21 points in the process. In his six NHL games, he has zero points while averaging 12:34 in ice time.
Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday, May 1st at 8:00 PM Mountain Time. The game will be broadcast on CBC and Sportsnet.
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