The Chicago Blackhawks currently occupy the last position in the Central Division of the Western Conference. In a total of 58 games played, the team has secured just 17 victories, faced 34 defeats, and recorded 7 overtime losses, resulting in a mere 41 points so far in the 2024-25 season. Fans’ frustration is palpable, and it has now reached some players.

Following a recent 2-1 defeat to the Utah Hockey Club, Seth Jones expressed his honest reflections on the team’s performance. In a statement shared by Ben Pope, the beat reporter for the Chicago Blackhawks on X, the defenseman remarked, “Seth Jones, whose filter is completely gone at this point: ‘We’re the exact same team right now as we were game 1. It’s pretty evident out there. We haven’t made any strides to be a better, more simple hockey team, and it shows. We had no business being in that game.’”

Jones joined the Blackhawks under an eight-year, $76 million contract, featuring an annual average value of $9.5 million, which commenced in the 2022-23 season. There was a clear ambition, as the Hawks aimed to restore the franchise to its former glory. Despite ongoing efforts behind the scenes, he has observed minimal to no improvements over the years.

At 30 years old, Jones is now seeking a team capable of competing for the Stanley Cup. Do you remember the trade rumor? There have certainly been numerous speculations, and Jones has responded to a few, notably stating, “I still have some good years ahead. I want to hope to maybe be in a situation where I’m competing for a Stanley Cup, at least playing some meaningful games in May and hopefully June.”

Seth Jones, whose filter is completely gone at this point: “We’re the exact same team right now as we were game 1. It’s pretty evident out there. We haven’t made any strides to be a better, more simple hockey team, and it shows.”

“We had no business being in that game.”

— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) February 26, 2025

Over the years of his NHL career, Jones has played for teams such as the Nashville Predators, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Among all these teams, it was only with the Blue Jackets that he reached the playoffs in 2017.

Despite the Blackhawks’ rich hockey history, he is eager to join a team where he can pursue the opportunity to capture that coveted Stanley Cup. However, once Hawks fans heard the statement from Jones, their reaction was far from positive regarding the defenseman.

Chicago Blackhawks fans had enough of his hot take

During the contest with the Utah Hockey Club, Seth Jones emerged as the sole goal scorer for the Chicago Blackhawks. While his feelings are valid, the supporters have their perspective, with one remarking, “Yeah, Seth Jones is a significant factor in the Hawks not improving. Been solid lately, but trash most of the year.” Another fan remarked on his contract, saying, “Who cares. This guy has done nothing to make the team better either. Pretty ballsy considering his paycheck.”

In a similar vein, this fan remarked, “Lol that’s a lot coming from a guy who has played horrible for the majority of the season, and pretty much every season since he’s been in Chicago. He’s only started playing semi decently over the past few games.” Let’s take a closer look at the statistics surrounding Jones for a moment. So far, the defenseman has participated in 258 games with the Blackhawks. Throughout these matches, he has netted 32 goals, provided 114 assists, and amassed a total of 146 points.

As a defenseman, he is regarded as one of those who can score game-changing goals. Nonetheless, the latest remarks will not likely help Jones, as one supporter expressed, “At this point you gotta trade him even though we’ll only get $0.10 to the $1. He’s becoming a cancer and although a solid player he never ever was worth what he’s being paid.” In a similar vein, another supporter commented, “The guy makes $9.5 million a year to be a slightly above average defenseman in the NHL. Theirs a reason he wasn’t invited to the four nations tournament. Boot him to Dallas or wherever he wants to go, he can be a problem somewhere else.”

It’s becoming evident that Jones is likely exploring options as the trade deadline approaches. Only time will reveal the path that destiny has in store for the defenseman.