The Panthers rank second in offensive zone time percentage at all strengths (44.6) behind the Hurricanes (47.0) and sixth in that category on the power play (59.7). Jones, who’s tied for 15th among NHL defensemen in power-play points (15) this season, has taken a step back in power-play offensive zone time percentage (58.3; 68th percentile) compared to last season (61.1; 85th percentile) playing for rebuilding Chicago.

But Jones, after the trade, has a chance to improve his power-play zone time rate and give Florida a new quarterback with the man advantage after the departure of Brandon Montour to the Seattle Kraken last offseason. The Panthers, who have been playing mostly Aaron Ekblad (nine power-play points this season) on their first power-play unit, rank 13th on the power play (22.8 percent), slightly worse than last season (23.5; eighth). It’s also worth noting Jones ranked in the 95th percentile among defensemen in top skating speed (23.18 mph) last season, an attribute he could showcase more often with a much-improved supporting cast in Florida.

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