Lightning Sign Blair Jones to One-Year Contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Friday that they have signed center Blair Jones to a one-year, two-way contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been a restricted free agent on July 1. In 18 games last season with the Lightning, he had one goal and two assists for three points. He also appeared in 56 games with Norfolk of the AHL, scoring 24 goals and 31 assists for 55 points and 75 penalty minutes. Not a bad depth signing for the Lightning, as Jones has a little offensive skill and plays with some toughness. He will likely spend a good chunk of next season in the minors, but could see some time with Tampa Bay if injuries start to mount.