The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday that they have signed defenceman Caleb Jones to a two-year contract extension, it will carry an average annual value of $850,000.
Jones started the season in the AHL with the Bakersfield Condors, but was called up by the Oilers in December. He has three assists in 23 games with the Oilers this season and is averaging 13:18 minutes of ice time.
He has added three goals and 11 points in 14 AHL games this season.
Jones was selected 117th overall by Edmonton at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut last season, where he had 17-game stint with the Oilers before being returned to Bakersfield.
Caleb's brother is Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Seth Jones. Seth took a playful jab at Caleb on twitter when congratulating his younger brother on his new contract.
"Congrats bro! Hopefully your wallet comes out of hiding now!"
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