At 29 years old, Seth Jones remains a solid defenseman in the NHL, though his contract with the Chicago Blackhawks is widely viewed as overly expensive.
According to a recent article by NHL reporter Greg Wyshynski, Jones might actually be on the trade block, with Wyshynski expressing confidence that a move could happen. While Jones’ hefty contract has been a concern, the rising salary cap has made it less problematic.
Still, the timing of this report raises some eyebrows, as Jones had a minor run-in with franchise star Connor Bedard at practice earlier in the week. Although it’s unlikely the Blackhawks would trade Jones over such a trivial incident, it does make one wonder if there’s a subtle connection. Wyshynski points out that trading Jones could be a tough decision since finding a suitable replacement would be challenging. But at this point, anything is possible, making it intriguing to speculate on potential trade scenarios.