Seth Jones Out of Olympics Due to Upper-Body Injury; LaCombe Named Replacement

Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones will miss the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics due to an upper-body injury, sustained during the NHL Winter Classic on January 2nd. The injury has kept him out of the Panthers lineup since, and Team USA confirmed his inability to participate. Jackson LaCombe of the Anaheim Ducks has been named as his replacement. The 31-year-old Jones has recorded 2 goals and 24 points in 40 games this season for the Panthers.