When the Chicago Blackhawks released their 2022 opening night roster, it shed light on a recent injury. Defenseman Caleb Jones will begin the season on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury.
Jones suffered the injury in the Blackhawks' Oct. 2 preseason game against the Minnesota Wild. He practiced Monday in a non-contact capacity before the team announced his IR status.
The 25-year-old scored 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) in 51 games last season. Chicago will certainly miss Jones' shot-generating ability, an area in which they struggled during the preseason.
Caleb Jones likely will not suit up Wednesday when the Blackhawks open the regular season. However, head coach Luke Richardson said last Friday he hopes to get Jones back during the Hawks' three-game West Coast road trip.
After Wednesday's season opener at Colorado, the Chicago Blackhawks visit Vegas Thursday and San Jose Saturday.
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