News:Ryan Jones recorded about 13 minutes of ice time in Sunday's win over the Predators.
Analysis:Ryan Jones has apparently recovered from an illness that kept him out of Friday's contest against the Red Wings.
News:Ryan Jones (illness) will not play Friday against the Red Wings.
Analysis:Ryan Jones' absence is unlikely to be of much detriment to those in fantasy land. He should be considered day-to-day heading into Sunday.
News:Ryan Jones (eye) played 14:03 and fired five shots on goal in Saturday's game against the Coyotes.
Analysis: Considering last season's output (33 points in 79 games), Ryan Jones' role will need to increase if he's going to take a significant step forward.
News:Ryan Jones (eye) is expected to play Saturday against the Coyotes, Dan Tencer of the Oilers' Radio Network reports.
Analysis: An eye injury, suffered after being hit in the face with a puck during a pickup game, has prevented Ryan Jones from playing yet this season. It looks like that will change Saturday, as coach Ralph Krueger said to expect Jones, who recorded 33 points (17G, 16A) in 79 games last year, to be in action. He'll probably be eased back into the rotation, but Jones should quickly work himself into significant minutes.
News:Ryan Jones (eye) has been cleared for contact and could be in the lineup by the end of the Oilers' homestand, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis:Ryan Jones recently was expected to be out for the next few weeks, but this development means he could be back in the lineup as soon as Feb. 23.
News:Ryan Jones (eye) is still at least a few weeks away from returning.
Analysis: The winger was hit in the face with a puck while playing in a pick-up hockey game during the NHL lockout, and hasn't been on the ice for the Oilers yet this season. With Ryan Jones unable to return any time soon, the Oilers are expected to call up a replacement from AHL Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
News:Ryan Jones is out until February with an eye injury, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis:Ryan Jones suffered the injury while skating at the University of Minnesota. The good news is that his vision is not expected to be compromised. Jones was also arrested in a case of mistaken identity at the border. It's been a tough lockout so far for him.
News:Ryan Jones (foot) was plus-1 with three shots on goal in 16:43 against the Blackhawks on Monday.
Analysis: He's got a clear shot at the 25-goal plateau, but Ryan Jones doesn't set up many goals or see significant time on the power play, so he's a bit of a categorical specialist with his ability to light the lamp and do little else.
News:Ryan Jones left Saturday's game in the third period with a left foot injury, Dan Tencer of CHED Edmonton reports.
Analysis:Ryan Jones had to be helped off the ice after a blocking a shot with his foot, but the extent of the injury is unknown. Expect an update on Jones' status when more details are released.
News:Ryan Jones scored a shorthanded goal Saturday against San Jose. It's his second SHG of the year.
Analysis: Even if your league doesn't reward shorties as a separate scoring category, the marker is good news, as it's his 10th of the season. At this pace, he'll blow by his previous career high of 18 (set last season) by early March.
News:Ryan Jones had three goals on Friday night versus Columbus.
Analysis:Ryan Jones was a perfect 3-3 in shooting on Friday night. He earned the hat-trick at the 19:22 mark slapping in an empty net goal.
News: Ryan continued his recent strong play Saturday, notching a goal and an assist in a 5-2 loss to Colorado.
Analysis: He, Sam Gagner and Eric Belanger have started to click and while he won't deliver much by way of special teams points, he is giving those of you in deep leagues enough to warrant a spot. He has three goals and two assists in his last six games. Not bad for a role left winger.
News: Jones signed a two-year deal with the Oilers on Sunday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: Jones signed for a little more than $2.7 million. Jones scored 18 goals for the Oilers last season playing on the second and third lines. His fantasy value is still limited to those who play in deeper leagues however.
Oilers and Jones Trying To Get A New Contract Done
News: Jones and the Oilers have been negotiating a new contract since before the trade deadline, according to the Edmonton Sun.
Analysis: Jones can become a free agent on July 1 but realizes that the ever changing free agent market can be a minefield and the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
News: Jones registered a power-play goal in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Canucks.
Analysis: Jones has four points in the past five games, but is far too inconsistent to be counted on in the fantasy realm.
News: Jones was tagged with a fighting major in Edmonton's loss to Colorado on Saturday night.
Analysis: He and the Avs' Erik Johnson waited a good, solid 11 seconds after the opening faceoff before dropping the gloves. This doesn't make him anything remotely like a goon; he has just 32 PIMs in 71 games.
News: Jones collected his second goal in three games by lighting the lamp Saturday for Edmonton's only score in a 2-1 home loss to Calgary.
Analysis: Unfortunately, it's also his second goal in three weeks, giving the young sniper just 12 points (9G, 3A) in 37 games thus far. There are amost certainly more valuable forwards available in your league's pool.
News: Jones is likely to begin the season with Edmonton, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: Jones is the beneficiary of having a one-way contract. If he had a two-way, then he might have found himself headed to Springfield.
News: Jones (back) returned to the Oilers lineup Wednesday, according to the Edmonton Sun.
Analysis: Jones has suffered knee and back injuries over the past few months, but was finally healthy enough to get in some game action. Seeing as though he has a one-way contract, $975,000, and will have to pass through waivers to get sent down to the minors, he has a better than average chance to make the team.
Ryan Jones: Healthy and Hoping to Play in Oilers Next Exhibition Game
News: Jones, who has been nursing a sore back, is back to full health and hopes to play in the Oilers' last three exhibition games, the Edmonton Journal reports.
Analysis: He didn't play in Sunday's game against the Canucks, but he hopes to see action soon. It's likely between Jones and Liam Reddox for a winger spot on the Oilers' fourth line.
News: Jones (back) has yet to play a preseason game, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: Jones missed 12 games last season with a knee injury once claimed off waivers from the Predators, and now a back injury has him as a possible candidate for the IR.
News: Oilers RW Ryan Jones was back on the ice Friday after being sidelined since March 5 due to a knee injury. He finished at even in 15 shifts during a 6-3 loss to the Stars.
Analysis: With just seven goals and four assists in 43 games this season, Jones has little if any Fantasy value.
News: The Edmonton Journal reports that Oilers RW Ryan Jones will miss at least four weeks with an MCL tear in his right knee.
Analysis: Jones was hit by Derek Boogaard, who received a two-game suspension for the incident. Jones, who was just claimed off waivers recently by the Oilers, has minimal Fantasy value when healthy.
News: The Oilers have claimed RW Ryan Jones off waivers from Nashville.
Analysis: Jones has 11 points in 46 games this season and was playing only 10:42 a game for Nashville. Continue to ignore him in all but the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones scored in Monday's loss to the Leafs, giving him three goals in his last four games.
Analysis: Jones played only 7:48 on Monday, but still managed to make his mark and even saw some time on the top line alongside Jason Arnott and J.P. Dumont. Jones has some potential, but is more of just a flier in deeper seasonal Fantasy leagues for now.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones tied his career-high with three points as he scored a goal and tallied two assists on Tuesday against the Oilers. Jones scored the Predators' fifth and final goal 16:59 into the third. He has scored in consecutive games and has six on the season.
Analysis: Jones cooled off for a few weeks after scoring in four straight games in December. He has been somewhat of a disappointment for the Predators since arriving in a trade before the 2008-09 season. Jones has marginal Fantasy appeal until he sustains long-term success.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Predators LW Ryan Jones has goals in his last three games, the first time he has done that in his NHL career. He has four points (three goals, one assist) in his last four games. "They've all been in front of the net, just where I like to be," Jones said. "Nick Spaling made a great play. He drove wide and put a backhand low. Those rebounds are hard to control, and I just sat there and banged it in."
Analysis: Perhaps Jones is finally ready for his breakout run in the NHL. Nashville has been waiting for Jones to develop since picking him up in the Marek Zidlicky trade in the summer of 2008. Jones has spent a good deal of time in the minors the last two seasons. He could remain with the Predators, however, if he shows long-term consistency. Jones has low-end Fantasy appeal until further notice.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones scored and assisted Saturday for his first points of the season.
Analysis: Nashville had high hopes for Jones, but he has fallen way short of expectations. He has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones had no points and finished at even in 9:18 of ice time on Thursday against the Blue Jackets. He has yet to record a point in 12 games this season.
Analysis: Jones was a key part of the trade that sent Marek Zidlicky to Minnesota prior to the 2008-09 season. Nashville had high hopes for Jones, but he has fallen way short of expectations. Right now, he is bouncing between the AHL and NHL. Jones has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: The Predators re-signed restricted free agent forward Ryan Jones to a two-year contract Monday.
Analysis: The 25-year-old Jones played in 46 games for the Predators as a rookie in 2008-09. He totaled 17 points (seven goals) and 22 penalty minutes. He also spent time with Milwaukee of the AHL, totaling 22 points (13 goals) in 25 games. Jones didn't exactly have the impact rookie season Nashville was looking for after picking him up in a summer 2008 trade with Minnesota. However, Jones is making progress and Nashville isn't giving up hope. Jones remains just a low-end Fantasy flier until his breakout run.
News:Ryan Jones returned to the lineup for the Predators Tuesday against the Blackhawks after missing seven games with an upper body injury. He failed to record a point in 7:43 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Jones might just finish up the season as a lower-line forward after Nashville gave him plenty of chances early in the season to perhaps star on the NHL level. Jones has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones (upper body) did not return to the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jackets. He has missed the last seven games and remains questionable for Tuesday against Chicago.
Analysis: Jones' absence isn't really hurting Fantasy owners. He came into the season with high expectations as a possible replacement for Alexander Radulov, but has fallen way short. Jones has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy. He should not be active in the upcoming scoring period.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones (upper body) did not return to the lineup Friday against the Blackhawks. He has missed the last six games and remains questionable for Saturday against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Jones' absence isn't really hurting Fantasy owners. He came into the season with high expectations as a possible replacement for Alexander Radulov, but has fallen way short. Jones has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones missed a fifth straight game Tuesday against the Blue Jackets because of an upper-body injury. He is questionable heading into Friday against the Blackhawks.
Analysis: Jones' absence isn't really hurting Fantasy owners. He came into the season with high expectations as a possible replacement for Alexander Radulov, but has fallen way short. Jones has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Nashville was without captain and C Jason Arnott (concussion), C David Legwand (cheekbone), D Wade Belak (lower body) and LW Ryan Jones (upper body) Sunday against the Red Wings. They all remain day-to-day and questionable heading into Tuesday against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Jones has missed the last four games and his absence isn't really hurting Fantasy owners. He came into the season with high expectations as a possible replacement for Alexander Radulov, but has fallen way short. Jones has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Nashville RW Ryan Jones was unable to play on Saturday against the Kings due to an upper body injury. It was the third game he missed due to the injury and he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Red Wings.
Analysis: Jones has four goals and six assists in 27 games since his recall from the AHL in January. He came into the season with high expectations as a possible replacement for Alexander Radulov, but has fallen way short. Jones has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy. He will be an injury risk for the upcoming scoring period if he cannot play on Sunday.
News: Nashville RW Ryan Jones was unable to play on Thursday against the Sharks due to an undisclosed injury. It was the second game he missed due to the injury and he remains questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Jones has four goals and six assists in 27 games since his recall from the AHL in January. He came into the season with high expectations as a possible replacement for Alexander Radulov, but has fallen way short. Jones has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Predators LW Ryan Jones was injured in practice Monday and did not play against Anaheim Tuesday. He is questionable for Thursday against the Sharks.
Analysis: Jones has four goals and six assists in 27 games since his recall from the AHL in January. He came into the season with high expectations as a possible replacement for Alexander Radulov, but has fallen way short. Jones has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:Ryan Jones scored the go-ahead goal with 2:18 remaining, leading the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. On the winning goal, Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis barely kept the puck inside the Kings blue line before taking a slap shot that Jones tipped in the low slot. Erik Ersberg couldn't control the rebound and went sprawling across the crease as Jones backhanded his seventh goal under Ersberg's flailing arm.
Analysis: Jones had his first game-winning goal Monday and seventh during his rookie season. Jones has been with Nashville since late January and has logged steady minutes since. His offensive effort, however, continues to be spotty. Nashville came into the season with high expectations for Jones, who has fallen way short of them. He has minimal Fantasy appeal at this time.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets. Jones scored on a wrister at 15:39 of the second period to tie it at 2 for his first score since Feb. 5.
Analysis: Jones has been with Nashville since late January and has logged steady minutes since. His offensive effort, however, continues to be spotty. Nashville came into the season with high expectations for Jones, who has fallen way short of them. He has minimal Fantasy appeal at this time.
News:Ryan Jones, Jason Arnott, Martin Erat and Vernon Fiddler scored in the Nashville Predators' 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. Jones opened the scoring at 11:19 of the first period, beating Jean-Sebastien Giguere with a slap shot to the glove side. It was his first goal since Jan. 6.
Analysis: After opening the season with the Predators, Jones has bounced between the NHL and AHL since mid-November. He has three points (one goal) in five games since his latest recall. If Jones can sustain at this pace, he is likely to stay on the Predators' roster. If not, it's back to the minors. Jones has limited Fantasy appeal at this time.
News: The Predators have recalled RW Ryan Jones and D Alexander Sulzer from Milwaukee of the AHL.
Analysis: Jones and Sulzer are decent low-end prospects with the Predators have have some minimal value in deeper keeper Fantasy leagues, but they have no seasonal value while up in the NHL just yet.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the line of LW Steve Sullivan, C Mike Santorelli and RW J.P. Dumont was not impressive Saturday against the Thrashers. It was announced after the game that Santorelli and LW Ryan Jones had both been reassigned to Milwaukee of the American Hockey League. Earlier in the day it was announced that D Alexander Sulzer had also been reassigned to Milwaukee. "I didn't have a lot of impressions of them, unfortunately," coach Barry Trotz said.
Analysis: All three players are just organizational depth for the Predators at this time as they try to crack the NHL ranks for good. Jones and Sulzer might be worth hanging onto in long-term Fantasy keeper leagues, but it is not essential.
News:Ryan Jones, recalled from Milwaukee of the American Hockey League earlier in the day, scored for the Predators during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Avalanche. At 7:30 of the first period, J.P. Dumont fired a wrist shot from low inside the left circle that bounced off Avalanche goaltender Andrew Raycroft. The shot moved Raycroft to the far side of the goal mouth and Jones, stationed in front of the net, put the rebound into an open net.
Analysis: The Predators had high hopes for Jones coming into the season, but after he struggled in the early season it was back down to the minors. If he can continue to stay effective in the offensive gameplan, Jones should stick with Nashville. If he flounders again, it's back to the minors. Keep an eye on Jones' progress before taking a flier in Fantasy.
News: The Predators have recalled RW Ryan Jones from the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL.
Analysis: Jones started the season in Nashville, but was sent down in mid-November. He came back up for a game in December, but only played in one game before heading back to the AHL. The 2004 fourth-round pick has no value in seasonal Fantasy leagues, but remains someone worth keeping an eye on in keeper formats.
News: The Nashville Predators have recalled rookie RW Ryan Jones from their AHL affiliate in Milwaukee.
Analysis: Jones made waves during training camp as a possible replacement for Alexander Radulov, who made an abrupt offseason departure to Russia. Jones didn't really fill the void though, and found himself back in the minors. He has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones didn't record a point and finished at minus-1 in 12:14 of ice time Monday against the Sharks. He has just one goal, no assists and a minus-2 rating in seven November games.
Analysis: The rookie made waves during training camp as a possible replacement for Alexander Radulov, who made an abrupt offseason departure to Russia. Well, we are seven weeks into the NHL season and Jones has just six points in 15 games. He hasn't really filled the void and still remains a low-end Fantasy reserve.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones scored his second goal of the season during Saturday's 5-4 win against the Kings. Jones scored the first goal of the game on a power play at the 9:32 mark, skating in from the left side and shooting a rebound into the right side of the net against goalie Jason LaBarbera. He now has two goals and two assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Jones has moved into the Predators' top-six rotation and is doing an admirable job putting points on the board. Jones, obtained from the Minnesota Wild as part of the deal for defenseman Marek Zidlicky, has the Nashville coaching staff excited about his long-term potential. However, until he has a breakout run, Jones is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy reserve.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones, who had been a healthy scratch in the last two games, scored his first career NHL goal in only his second game Wednesday against the Stars. He beat Marty Turco in the second period with a backhand shot that tied the game at 3. Jones also had an assist in the game and finished at plus-2.
Analysis: Jones, obtained from the Minnesota Wild as part of the deal for defenseman Marek Zidlicky, has the Nashville coaching staff excited about his long-term potential. Right now, he is a lower-line forward, but with a few more solid games he could earn more PT. However, until he has a breakout run, Jones is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy reserve.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Predators C Patric Hornqvist and RW Ryan Jones both remind the coaching staff of Flyers forward Scott Hartnell. And that's a good thing for the duo. They both liked to play down low and in front of the net, something that has been missing since Hartnell was traded to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Jones, obtained from the Minnesota Wild as part of the deal for defenseman Marek Zidlicky, has one goal and one assist in two preseason games. He has been impressing the coaching staff since they acquired him and he definitely could see time as a top-six forward in 2008-09. However, until he has a breakout run, Jones is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy reserve.
News: Predators RW Ryan Jones scored a goal during Thursday's 4-2 preseason loss to the Thrashers. Jones scored on a deflection of Kevin Klein's slap shot from the right point at 14:50 of the second period. He finished at plus-1 and also had a two-minute penalty for hooking.
Analysis: Nashville coach Barry Trotz likes Jones' size and willingness to battle in front of the opponent's net. The former Miami University standout was acquired in an offseason trade with the Minnesota Wild, and is a strong candidate to compete for a spot on one of Nashville's top offensive lines. Consider him nothing more than a late-round sleeper in Fantasy, if he can break camp with Nashville.
