Martin Jones, who the Kings dealt to the Boston Bruins on June 26, was then shipped to San Jose three days later – popping him exactly where the Kings didn’t want him to be – the Western Conference, and the Pacific Division.
Now, Jones, at 25 years old, has a chance to shine in a starting role – something that likely wasn’t in the near future for him with Jonathan Quick’s lengthy contract in Los Angeles.
Jonathan Quick...shutout in final preseason game. Martin Jones...shutout in final preseason game. Wednesday...be there.
— Rich Hammond (@Rich_Hammond) October 4, 2015
At Wednesday’s morning skate at STAPLES Center, Jones shared a few thoughts on his return to his former building, to face his former team:
“It’s going to be exciting,” Jones said of opening the season in Los Angeles.