Zac Jones - NHL News & Rumors

Lands on waivers Jones was placed on waivers by the Mammoth for the purpose of assignment to AHL Tucson on Friday.

Impact Jones joined the Mammoth on a two-year, two-way contract during the offseason and will head to the minors to begin the regular season as long as he clears waivers. He made 60 regular-season appearances with AHL Rochester last year and logged 10 goals and 52 assists.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Utah on two-year deal Jones signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Mammoth on Wednesday.

Impact Jones didn't get into an NHL game while under contract with the Sabres last year. He produced a stellar 10 goals and 52 assists over 60 regular-season with AHL Rochester in 2025-26. Jones should be considered a long shot to make the Mammoth's roster, but he could be in contention for a call-up if his offense from the AHL continues into 2026-27.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to become free agent Jones will become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday after he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Sabres, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Jones made a career-high 46 regular-season NHL appearances during the 2024-25 campaign, recording a goal, 10 assists, 46 blocked shots, 28 hits and 24 PIM while averaging 17:15 of ice time. However, he joined Buffalo on a two-way deal ahead of the 2025-26 season and didn't appear in any NHL games last year. He'll attempt to seek out opportunities during the offseason.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Jones has been reassigned to AHL Rochester by the Sabres, according to the AHL transaction log.

Impact After playing in 46 games with the Rangers last season, Jones hasn't appeared in a game yet this season with the Sabres despite multiple stints at the NHL level. The 25-year-old has had a great season with AHL Rochester, registering 37 points (six goals, 31 assists) in 32 games.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins NHL club Jones was recalled from AHL Rochester on Friday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Jones spent just over a week in the minors, but he'll rejoin Buffalo after Jacob Bryson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday. Jones hasn't yet appeared in a game for the NHL club this year, but he leads Rochester in points with six goals and 31 assists across 32 games.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors Jones was loaned to AHL Rochester on Wednesday.

Impact After serving as a healthy scratch for the Sabres over the team's last two contests, Jones will return to the AHL ahead of Rochester's home game Wednesday. Despite being called up by Buffalo on multiple occasions this season, the 25-year-old blueliner still leads the Americans in points with 32 across 28 games. While his first taste of NHL action this season has yet to arrive, the Sabres have shown interest in giving Jones a shot, which could lead to another call-up in the near future.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL jones was recalled from AHL Rochester on Saturday, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Impact Jones returns to the Sabres after spending one day on the Rochester roster. Jones has yet to play with the Sabres this season, after spending 46 games with the Rangers in 2024-25. Jones had a goal and an assist Friday versus AHL Laval, as he leads the Americans in points with 32 this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Jones was reassigned from AHL Rochester on Friday.

Impact Jones was recalled to Buffalo on Tuesday, but he didn't play for the Sabres during his brief stint with the team. The 25-year-old defenseman has two goals and 30 points in 27 outings with Rochester in 2025-26.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Jones was recalled from AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact Jones figures to provide emergency depth on the Sabres' blue line after Michael Kesselring (lower body) was designated for injured reserve. If the 25-year-old Jones does make an appearance for Buffalo, it will mark his first outing for the team after joining from the Rangers in the summer.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Jones was loaned to AHL Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Jones hasn't logged any NHL playing time yet this season. He has registered 13 assists in 11 AHL appearances this campaign. It's unclear if Jones' demotion to the minors bodes well for the availability of Rasmus Dahlin (personal) or if a different defender will join the Sabres from the AHL ahead of Saturday's game against Detroit.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Jones was summoned from AHL Rochester on Friday, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

Impact Rasmus Dahlin (personal) was placed on the non-roster list in a corresponding move. Jones has 13 assists in 11 appearances with Rochester this season. He recorded a goal and 11 points in 46 regular-season outings with the Rangers in 2024-25. Jones probably won't see more than third-pairing duties with Buffalo during Dahlin's absence.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Jones was loaned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact Jones was summoned from the minors Sunday, but he's back with the Americans in short order, which could indicate that Jacob Bryson (concussion) is close to returning after missing Monday's 4-2 loss to Montreal. The 25-year-old Jones has yet to make his debut with the Sabres.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Buffalo Jones was recalled from AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Impact Jones was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season and has recorded four assists and a minus-4 rating over four appearances in the AHL to begin the year. He made 46 regular-season appearances for the Rangers last year and will join the Sabres to provide additional depth after Jacob Bryson landed in the concussion protocol Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Placed on waivers Jones was placed on waivers by the Sabres, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Jones joined the Sabres after he wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by the Rangers over the offseason. The 24-year-old appeared in 46 games last season with New York, notching one goal and 10 assists in those outings. He will likely begin the upcoming season in the AHL.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 3, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Zac Jones Finds A New Home In Buffalo With The Sabres Zac Jones will be staying in New York, but he’s going upstate to Buffalo.

JULY 2, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Joins Buffalo on two-way deal Jones signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Sabres on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Jones' NHL salary is $900,000, which is a sizable step up from the minimum that most two-way contracts come with. The 24-year-old was not given a qualifying offer by the Rangers on Monday, but it didn't take him long to find work again. Jones will be in contention for a bottom-four role with the Sabres, but he may end up spending some time at AHL Rochester as well.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes unrestricted free agent Jones didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Rangers on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

Impact Jones made a career-high 46 appearances with the Rangers last year and logged a goal, 10 assists, 46 blocked shots, 28 hits and 24 PIM while averaging 17:15 of ice time. Despite his success relative to his career numbers, he saw inconsistent playing time down the stretch and will now part ways with the Rangers. He could draw interest on the open market during the offseason, but it seems likely that the 24-year-old will have to settle for a bottom-four role next season.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Rangers Have Had Contract Discussions With Zac Jones With Zac Jones set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, what does the future hold for the young defenseman?

JUNE 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Zac Jones Reflects on Up And Down Season With A Sense Of Hope With the New York Rangers out of playoff contention, Zac Jones has taken some time to reflect on the long year.

APRIL 18, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Ending year in part-time role Jones suited up for the third time in nine games in Monday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact Jones wasn't able to maintain consistent playing time in 2024-25, though he had some extended runs in the lineup when the Rangers dealt with injuries. He's produced 11 points, 50 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 28 hits and 24 PIM over 45 appearances. He'll be a restricted free agent this summer, but the Rangers already have five blueliners under contract with Jones and K'Andre Miller in need of new deals, so Jones may not be able to carve out much more ice time in 2025-26.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Posts assist Thursday Jones notched an assist, three shots on goal, four hits, two blocked shots and six PIM in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild.

Impact Jones' second penalty, a double-minor for high-sticking, led to the Wild's second goal, which forced overtime. All's well that ends well for the defenseman, as the Rangers got the win on a Braden Schneider tally in the extra session. Jones has picked up three helpers and 14 blocked shots over his last six outings while seeing time on the power play. The 24-year-old blueliner has racked up career highs in assists (10), points (11), blocks (36), PIM (18) and games played (36) this season.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fantilli gets 2nd career hat trick as Blue Jackets beat Rangers 7-3

Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his second career hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 7-3

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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