Shock Twist: Jones Withdraws from Olympics, LaCombe Steps Into Team USA Spotlight
Panthers coach Paul Maurice was asked about Jones’ status Tuesday, before the Team USA announcement.
“There was originally a week-to-week idea,” Maurice said. “Then it was 2-4 [weeks] or whatever, but it will be the full extent of that.”
LaCombe has 31 points (six goals, 25 assists) in 49 games this season. The 25-year-old, who was a second-round pick (No. 39) by Anaheim in the 2019 NHL Draft, has 91 points (22 goals, 69 assists) in 197 regular-season games.
LaCombe did not play for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off last season, but won gold with the U.S. at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.
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