Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones has been invited to Team USA's Olympic orientation camp. The camp, scheduled for Aug. 26 and 27, is mainly for administrative and team-building purposes and does not feature any formal on-ice activity or public component. Earlier in August, Team Canada unveiled their orientation camp roster, which was headlined by five Panthers players: Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad, Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/team-canada-invites-5-florida-panthers-players-to-olympic-orientation-camp] Jones [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/seth-jones-shares-stanley-cup-with-youth-hockey-players-at-dallas-area-rink-he-called-home-as-a-teen] is one of the newest Panthers, but his impressive track record goes beyond his time in Florida. Jones was the fourth overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, and has represented Team USA at the U-17s, U-18s, World Junior Championship and the World Championship. Jones won gold at the U-18s twice, the World Juniors once, while bringing home a silver medal at the U-17s and bronze at the World Championship. Seth Jones (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/7fb0aac7-1527-4006-a8c6-b324cffcf2b2.jpeg] Seth Jones (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Jones is a minute muncher with good offensive instincts. He's a strong skater for a defenseman with a 6-foot-4 frame, but earning a spot on the American roster will be a challenge. The 30-year-old was left off the 4 Nations Face-Off roster and is one of the 16 defensemen invited to the orientation camp. The Americans don't lack talented offensive defenders, but require shutdown blueliners, something Jones could develop into this season.
