Sabres recall high-scoring defenseman from Rochester Amerks

BUFFALO – The Sabres this afternoon recalled defenseman Zac Jones, whose 28 assists lead the AHL, from the Rochester Americans.

Having lost defenseman Michael Kesselring to a lower-body injury last Wednesday in Dallas, the Sabres have only six healthy defensemen.

The Sabres possibly summoned Jones, who did not play during two recalls earlier this season, to serve as an extra defender.

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Jones has compiled two goals and a team-high 30 points in 27 games for the Amerks this season. His 20 power-play assists also lead the league.

To create a roster spot for Jones, the Sabres placed Kesselring on injured reserve. The Sabres also put goalie Alex Lyon on injured reserve and activated winger Jason Zucker, who’s expected to play tonight against the Vancouver Canucks.

Before Jones, 25, signed with the Sabres on July 2, he compiled four goals and 28 points in 115 games with the New York Rangers.