Pro Hockey Notes (NHL)

Randy Jones found his way back to the National Hockey League last week when the Los Angeles Kings claimed him on waivers after the Philadelphia Flyers tried to recall him from their American Hockey League franchise in Glens Falls.

Salary cap concerns had caused the Flyers to send Jones to the AHL prior to the start of the season.

The Kings claiming Jones means that the Flyers have to pay half of his $2.75-million salary this season.

"He certainly would have helped us," Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "That's the risk you take, and what are you going to do?"

Jones, a 28-year-old defenseman, played for current Kings coach Terry Murray when Murray was an assistant with the Flyers and in charge of defense.

"He's a pretty good player," Murray told the Los Angeles Times. "He's a player who plays in all situations. He can play on your power play, penalty kill, be a defending player.

He's a pretty good all-around player, so when he does get into the lineup there won't be any hesitation in any one of those situations."

Murray is not rushing Jones into the lineup. He has not played yet for the Kings.

"It's been nothing but fantastic so far," Jones told the L.A. Times. "I'm having a blast here getting to know the guys. I've got to get situated a little bit and meet the guys and get into practicing. It's tough to come into an organization and new team with new systems. They play a different style of game."

Jones has played in 217 career NHL games, all with the Flyers, and has 69 career points.

You Think You Know Craig Conroy?

Before you watch this video clip on Potsdam native Craig Conroy, see if you can guess the answers he gives to all these questions:

1. Favorite band?

2. Favorite movie?

3. Favorite cartoon?

4. Hidden talent?

5. Favorite vacation spot?

6. Favorite board game?

7. Favorite fast food place?

Now, watch the clip and see how well you did. If you got all seven right you just may be Craig Conroy!

Last Week's Goals

Todd White Thursday vs. Washington

Kent Huskins Sunday vs. Carolina

Stats

Player (team) GP G A Pts

Willie Mitchell (Van) 15 2 4 6

Craig Conroy (Cal) 12 0 5 5

Kent Huskins (SJ) 15 1 4 5

Todd White (Atl) 10 3 1 4

Chris Clark (Wash) 14 1 2 3

Todd Marchant (Ana) 12 0 0 0

Randy Jones (LA) 0 0 0 0

*Erik Cole (Car) 3 0 0 0

*Injured