Max Jones, Cam Dineen to make Oilers debuts vs. Canadiens, Ekholm, Klingberg out

One of the two newest Edmonton Oilers will put on the team’s sweater for the first time on Thursday.

Forward Max Jones confirmed he will make his Oilers debut in a home game against the Montreal Canadiens.

Jones and fellow forward Trent Frederic were acquired from the Boston Bruins in a three-way deal that also involved the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.

Frederic currently is injured, and told reporters he didn’t have an exact timeline, saying he’s taking it “day by day.”

Jones has played seven games with Boston this season and 38 with AHL Providence. He doesn’t have a point in NHL action this season.

Meanwhile, defencemen Mattias Ekholm and John Klingberg both will be out for the Oilers. Ekholm has been dealing with an illness. Jeff Skinner is a healthy scratch; Stuart Skinner is getting a start in net.

Recent call-up Cam Dineen will play, making his Oilers debut on defence. The Oilers acquired Dineen in a 2023 deal with the then-Arizona Coyotes, and he’s been playing with AHL Bakersfield since the move.

Catch the Canadiens-Oilers game at 9 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on Sportsnet West or Sportsnet+.