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New Oilers forward has hilarious reaction to seeing Edmonton's arena

Originally posted on Oilers Daily | By Liam McCormick | Last updated Mar 6, 2025 6:59 PM ET

The Edmonton Oilers have one of the best facilities in the NHL with Rogers Place, and new Oilers forward Max Jones was particularly blown away seeing his new home rink.

Max Jones was acquired in the Oilers deal for Trent Frederic, and was called up from the AHL to make his debut with the team tonight.

Max Jones has hilarious reaction to joining the Edmonton Oilers, seeing locker room

After playing much of his NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks and spending most of the season in the minors, the Oilers state of the art arena was something for Jones to take in.

In a video shared by the Oilers on social media, Jones walked into the locker room and couldn't help but blurt out a few swears in awe of the team's facilities.

It may just look like a funny video on the surface, but the Oilers facilities and state of the art locker room is a real asset in attracting talent. In a recent player poll, Rogers Place ranked among the best arenas in the NHL - that's attractive for any player.

Jones is expected to make his debut with the team playing on the fourth line tonight, taking the place of veteran sniper Jeff Skinner.

Oilers new forwards excited about competing for Stanley Cup in Edmonton

The new Oilers forward plays a straightforward, simple game of skating hard and finishing checks. Coach Knoblauch identified these talents as an asset for the team's fourth line, and it seems that's where the team will keep him.

Additionally, the Oilers bigger prize from the trade also spoke today. Trent Frederic told media that he's begun walking again after sustaining an ankle injury, and confirmed he'll be back in the lineup in a few weeks. Like Jones, Frederic is thrilled with the opportunity in Edmonton.

It's exciting to see the two new Oilers forwards thrilled to be in Edmonton and compete for the Stanley Cup with this veteran group. Now, they've just got to put it together on the ice.

This article first appeared on Oilers Daily and was syndicated with permission.

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