Tampabay.com
DECEMBER 04, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning calls up Blair Jones as coach Rick Tocchet tries to shake things up

Had some moving parts this morning as the Tampa Bay Lightning gets set to face the Devils at the Prudential Center. ... Read more

DECEMBER 06, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning reassigns center Blair Jones to AHL Norfolk

Just a minor move for your Sunday. The Tampa Bay Lightning reassigned center Blair Jones to AHL Norfolk. In two games with the Lightning, Jones had a shot and averaged 12:43 of ice time. 

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Lukas Krajicek clears waivers; Tampa Bay Lightning reassigns Blair Jones

Just some housekeeping.

Defenseman Lukas Krajicek cleared waivers, which means he can be sent  to AHL Norfolk, though having a $1.475 million blue liner in the minors probably isn't something the team would rather do. More likely, Tampa Bay was testing the waters to see if there was any interest. If the Lightning determined there is some, they could send Krajicek to the minors and recall him so a team could pick him up for half his remaining salary. ... Read more

DECEMBER 15, 2009

For third time in 2 weeks, Tampa Bay Lightning recalls Blair Jones from Norfolk

The Tampa Bay Lightning has recalled center Blair Jones from its AHL affiliate in Norfolk. No immediate word on the team's plans for Jones. But the kid is picking up some frequent flier miles. This is his third call-up since Dec. 3.

Jones played two games during his first time up and averaged 12:43 of ice time. He had one shot on goal, but impressed coach Rick Tocchet, who said at the time that Jones is someone he would like on the team.

JANUARY 09, 2010

Jeff Halpern, ahead of schedule, is back in the lineup tonight for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Just yesterday, Tampa Bay Lightning coach Rick Tocchet said he believed center Jeff Halpern would not be ready to play until Thursday's game with the Panthers. But Halpern, who has missed five games with a lower-body injury (not including Friday night's partial game in New Jersey) will play tonight against the Flyers. ... Read more

JANUARY 11, 2010

Norfolk's Martins Karsums clears waivers, Lightning's Blair Jones on waivers

Norfolk forward Martins Karsums cleared waivers Monday, freeing him the play in Europe if he desires. If Karsums does make the move, the Tampa Bay Lightning would be relieved of his salary obligations. Also, center Blair Jones has been put on waivers. We will know at noon Tuesday if he clears. ... Read more

JANUARY 12, 2010

Lightning center Blair Jones clears waivers

Just a quick update: Tampa Bay Lightning center Blair Jones cleared waivers and was sent down to AHL Norfolk. Jones had zero points in 12 games since his call-up in mid December.

JULY 15, 2010

Tampa Bay Lightning signs C Blair Jones

The Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday signed center Blair Jones to a one-year, two-way deal that will pay $550,000 if he is in the NHL and $60,000 if he is in the minors. An official announcement from the team is expected today.

Jones, 23, a 2005 fourth-round draft pick, had nine goals, 30 points in 63 games last season for AHL Norfolk. He was disappointing in 14 games with Tampa Bay with zero points and 10 penalty minutes.  

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Blair Jones gets another game as the Tampa Bay Lightning prepares for the Flames

Give Blair Jones credit. The Tampa Bay Lightning forward was inserted into the lineup for Saturday's game against the Flames so the coaching staff could get another look at a player who has impressed them perhaps more than it anticipated. ... Read more

OCTOBER 26, 2010

With Simon Gagne on IR, Tampa Bay Lightning calls up Blair Jones from AHL Norfolk

With up to five players possibly out of Wednesday's game with the Penguins -- and with left wing Simon Gagne on injured reserve -- the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday called up center Blair Jones from AHL Norfolk. The moves keep Tampa Bay at the 23-player roster limit. ... Read more

Advertisement

Recent Comments

Recent comments list is unavailable.

Comment Policy

Please be sure your comments are appropriate before submitting them. Inappropriate comments include content that:
Is libelous
Is abusive, harassing, or threatening
Is obscene, vulgar, or profane
Is racially, ethnically or religiously offensive
Is illegal or encourages criminal acts
Is known to be inaccurate or contains a false attribution
Infringes copyrights, trademarks, publicity or any other rights of others
Impersonates anyone (actual or fictitious)
Solicits funds, goods or services, or advertises
The Tampa Bay Times does not edit posts but reserves the right to delete comments that violate our policy.