The Chicago Blackhawks have a good player in Seth Jones. He seems to be back to playing well again after hitting rock bottom earlier this month.
One player that felt impossible to move at the start of the season is Seth Jones. He has a hefty ($9.5M) cap hit, which will be on the books until 2029. For the production that he brings, it is hard to justify this contract as anything other than albatross.
The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly listening to trade offers for their number-one defenseman Seth Jones. Jones, 30, is locked up for the next five years with Chicago, getting paid $9.5 million annually.
Seth Jones didn’t mince words. His turnover during the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Monday undermined a potential rally. “We had to find momentum on the five-minute power play,
Jones, the Blackhawks' $9.5 million man, is very aware he's not playing well enough: "All I can do is try to be better"
The Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuilding phase has taken an intriguing turn, as veteran defenseman Seth Jones finds himself at the center of trade speculation. NHL insider Darren Dreger reported on Thursday that teams across the NHL "are calling, and they’re asking about Seth Jones’ availability" ahead of the March 7 trade deadline.
In 11 games since returning from an injury, Jones' play has looked terrible whether by analytics or by the eye test.
Since returning from injury in late December, Jones hasn't been at his best. And despite a few games of improved play, the slump has dragged on for too long.
Jones, 30, is in the third year of an eight-year, $76 million contract he signed in 2021. The deal includes a full no-move clause, meaning the defenseman would need to approve any potential trade.
Defenseman accepts blame for turnover that led to short-handed goal in loss to Flames; Chicago has dropped 4 of 5
The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Marek and Greg Wyshynski on the ‘Don’t Worry Be Happy’ episode last week on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones and if it’s possible they could move him before the trade deadline. Would there be a fit with the Edmonton Oilers? How about the Dallas Stars?