Caleb Jones - NHL News & Rumors

Moves to IR Jones (shoulder) has been placed on injured reserve by the Penguins, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Sunday.

Impact The move is just a formality after the Penguins announced that Jones would miss the entire season due to shoulder surgery Friday. The 28-year-old's season officially comes to a close with one point in seven games at the NHL level.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes shoulder surgery Jones had right shoulder surgery and will be out 4-6 months, the Penguins announced Friday.

Impact Jones hasn't played since Oct. 23 due to a lower-body injury and a 20-game suspension. The blueliner was already ruled out for the remainder of the season, so this announcement doesn't come as a surprise. The 28-year-old Texas native should be ready in time for the 2026-27 campaign, barring any setbacks.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Season officially over Jones will not return this season due to his lower-body injury, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports Thursday.

Impact Jones was activated off non-roster injured reserve Wednesday in a move that seemed to indicate he'd be back in the lineup, but it seems his injury is worse than originally believed. The 28-year-old blueliner's 2025-26 campaign ends with him having played in just seven games in which he notched one assist, 10 hits and five assists.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

On NHL roster Jones (lower body) was taken off the non-roster list Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Jones' activation comes as he finished serving a 20-game suspension for violating the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program while recovering from a lower-body problem. Even with Jones now eligible to play against the Lightning on Thursday, he's far from a lock to break into the lineup, especially with the Penguins having won two straight contests.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Jones (lower body) is eligible to be activated ahead of Thursday's clash with the Lightning, though he currently remains on the non-roster list, per the NHL media site.

Impact Jones was recovering from a lower-body injury when he was handed a 20-game suspension for violating the league's Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Even if Jones is activated ahead of Thursday's contest, he's far from a lock to step into the lineup ahead of Ryan Shea or Connor Clifton.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins' defenseman Caleb Jones suspended by NHL | Sporting News The NHL has suspended Pittsburgh Penguins' defenseman Caleb Jones for 20 games due to a violation of the PED policy.

FEBRUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Injured Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended 20 games by the NHL for violating PED policy

The NHL has suspended Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones for 20 games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Handed 20-game suspension Jones (lower body) was suspended by the NHL on Wednesday for violating the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.

Impact Jones is currently on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury, but he had been working in the minors while on a conditioning stint. At a minimum, the 28-year-old blueliner will be out of action until March 31 due to his suspension, though that time frame assumes the league starts counting games immediately, even though he is still on injured reserve.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 16 • NHL.COM

Sent to AHL for conditioning Jones (lower body) was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday for a conditioning loan.

Impact Jones hasn't played since Oct. 23 against Florida due to injury. He has one assist, five shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and 10 hits in seven NHL outings this season. Once he is ready to return to the Pittsburgh lineup, the team will need to activate him from the injured reserve list.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Return date in sight Jones (lower body) is targeting Jan. 17 against Columbus to be cleared to play, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Jones has been on the shelf since Oct. 23 versus the Panthers due to his lower-body injury. The blueliner has started skating in a non-contact jersey and participating in practices. Even once given the all-clear, Jones is far from a lock to suit up on a nightly basis, and would have to push Jack St. Ivany or Ryan Shea out of the lineup.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on injured reserve Jones (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Jones will be out of action for approximately eight weeks. He has chipped in one assist, five shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and 10 hits across seven appearances this season. With Jones unavailable, Matt Dumba and Connor Clifton may compete for playing time on Pittsburgh's third pairing.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs assist in loss Jones recorded an assist in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Jones has played in all three of the Penguins' games so far, serving on the third pairing. He has a helper, two shots on net, three blocked shots, four hits and a plus-1 rating. The Penguins have just three left-shot blueliners, including Jones, so he may be able to find some job security over the right-handed shooting duo of Connor Clifton and Matt Dumba. Jones' best year was 2022-23 with the Blackhawks, when he had 16 points in 73 appearances.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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AUGUST 11, 2025 • NHL.COM

Signs in Pittsburgh Jones signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract with the Penguins on Tuesday.

Impact Jones struggled to get into the lineup for the Kings last year, appearing in just six regular-season games. He also logged 21 points in 44 games with AHL Ontario. Jones will be in the mix for bottom-four minutes on the Penguins' blue line, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him spend some time at AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton if his performance slips.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to AHL Jones was sent to AHL Ontario on Thursday.

Impact Jones has no points, six shots, 10 hits and five blocks in six appearances with the Kings in 2024-25. He also has two goals and 20 points across 42 outings with Ontario this season.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Jones was promoted from AHL Ontario on Tuesday under emergency conditions.

Impact Jones has logged just five NHL games this year, with his most recent outing coming back on Nov. 13 against the Avalanche. The decision to elevate Jones to the NHL roster could be an indication that there will be another absence on the Kings' blue line than just Joel Edmundson (upper body), though nothing has been officially announced by the team yet.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikale Stevenson scores 18 to help Grambling hold off Arkansas-Pine Bluff 81-77

Led by Mikale Stevenson's 18 points, the Grambling Tigers defeated the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 81-77

JANUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Moodie scores 19 as Alabama A&M beats UAPB 89-79

Led by Chad Moodie's 19 points, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs defeated the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 89-79

JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Young puts up 28, UL Monroe downs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 89-73

Led by Coltie Young's 28 points, the UL Monroe Warhawks defeated the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 89-73 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Hits waivers Jones (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and placed on waivers Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Jones missed nine straight games after being injured in a 4-2 loss to Colorado on Nov. 13. He will probably get some playing time with AHL Ontario if he clears waivers. The 27-year-old defender hasn't earned a point in five NHL appearances this season while posting six shots on goal, four blocked shots and nine hits.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bolton scores 22, UAPB defeats Central Arkansas 84-78

Led by Quentin Bolton Jr.'s 22 points, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions defeated the Central Arkansas Bears 84-78 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

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