During the 2025 NHL offseason, the Buffalo Sabers signed defenseman Zac Jones to a one-year, two-way contract. This was after Jones had one goal and 11 points in 46 games with the New York Rangers during the 2024-25 season.
Overall, signing Jones was one of the Sabers’ smaller moves this summer, but there’s no doubt the left-handed defenseman made a big impact in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Rochester Americans.
In 25 games so far this season with Rochester, Jones has two goals and an AHL-high 27 assists. The Glen Allen, Virginia native also currently leads the Amerks with 29 points, so there’s no doubt he’s having a good season with the AHL club.
Although Jones has yet to make his regular season debut with the Sabers this season, he brings a lot of value to Rochester. The 25-year-old defenseman helps create offense for the AHL club, and the Sabers’ prospects are benefiting.
If Jones continues to produce solid offense from the point for Rochester, perhaps that could open the door for him to get a chance on Buffalo’s roster before the end of the season. This is especially true if the Sabers end up being bitten by the injury bug as the campaign progresses.
In 115 career NHL games over five seasons, Jones has four goals, 24 assists and 28 points.
