The New York Rangers organization announced a very unexpected move with their defenseman that has taken fans by surprise.![Zac Jones with the Rangers]()
The New York Rangers moved defenseman Zac Jones to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League on a conditioning loan.
UPDATE: Matthew Robertson has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack. Dylan Garand and Zac Jones (conditioning) have been assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Typically, when a player is sent to the AHL, they play in whatever games they're assigned, and then return to the National Hockey League at the end, which usually lasts around 14 days.
Zac Jones has only played in two games since December 23rd as he was essentially cut out of the Rangers lineup after the organization acquired defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and Will Borgen in their latest trades.
Defenseman Zac Jones expresses his displeasure with the New York Rangers organization
The 24-year-old defenseman expressed his displeasure about being benched a few weeks ago, In a recent interview with Larry Brooks of the New York Post
Here's what he had to say:
«It (expletive) sucks, it (expletive) sucks. It's frustrating when you think you're doing some things well, and it's just, you just keep getting taken out, taken out, taken out. I just feel like I'm rotting away a little bit
«I'm not a 32-year-old guy collecting a paycheck. I'm a guy who wants to earn my paycheck. I need to play. I have things I need to improve in order to be a full-time player, and that's what I want to be.»
«I'm not a 32-year-old guy collecting a paycheck. I'm a guy who wants to earn my paycheck. I need to play. I have things I need to improve in order to be a full-time player, and that's what I want to be.»
Jones has recorded one goal, seven assists and eight points in 28 games this season with the New York Rangers while averaging 16:31 minutes per game.
