The Anaheim Ducks handed their 2016 first-round draft pick Max Jones an entry-level contract on Friday.
Anaheim selected Jones 24th overall. It looks like he’s getting a pretty typical rookie deal, according to reporters including NHL.com’s Curtis Zupke.
In PHT’s “Get to Know a Draft Pick” series, THN’s Ryan Kennedy described Jones as “a power forward who can make you look silly with his offensive moves or simply plow you through the boards.”
Jones was one of three London Knights players who went in the first round in 2016, following Olli Juolevi (fifth overall) and Matthew Tkachuk (sixth overall). He certainly seemed to enjoy the team’s Memorial Cup victory:
What an unreal day! Thanks London for being the best fans in the CHL! #Diamonds #BigRings @cliffp_28 @vmete98 pic.twitter.com/GGyz7jAN4N
— MAX JONES (@Jones_Max19) August 26, 2016
You never really know for certain, but one would imagine that Jones may take a season or two to make it to the NHL level with the Ducks. From the sound of things, he’s in the sort of power forward mold that the team’s had a lot of success with.