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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones has not requested a trade but he’s made it known that he and the franchise agree that\u00a0the best for them is to part ways.<\/p>\n
Jones and the Blackhawks are working together to explore trade possibilities, with the veteran defenseman acknowledging his desire to compete for a contender.<\/p>\n
The blueliner told\u00a0Chicago Sun-Times\u2019 Ben Pope on Wednesday\u00a0that while conversations are still ongoing between both sides, he and the team are\u00a0working toward finding him a new home\u00a0in the trade market.<\/p>\n
“I would like to give myself a chance to win in my career,” Jones said. “I know that the money is not an easy thing to move, and that\u2019s what we\u2019re figuring out. If it happens, it happens.<\/p>\n
“Obviously, while I’m here with the Blackhawks, they have my full effort (and) full attention to this team to try to get this team better.<\/p>\n
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Jones, 30, remains one of the NHL\u2019s highest-paid defensemen, carrying a\u00a0$9.5 million cap hit\u00a0through the 2029\u201330 season as part of his eight-year, $76 million contract.<\/p>\n
While that price tag could make trade talks complicated,\u00a0the rising salary cap\u00a0could make a deal more manageable for teams looking for a long-term defensive star.<\/p>\n
Despite Chicago\u2019s struggles, Jones has been productive, recording 26 points in 38 games while averaging 24:38 minutes of ice time per night.<\/p>\n
According to\u00a0TSN’s Darren Dreger\u00a0and\u00a0The Fourth Period\u2019s David Pagnotta, multiple teams have inquired about Jones’ availability ahead of the deadline even though Chicago had not actively shopped the defenseman.<\/p>\n
Following Jones’ comments on Wednesday and\u00a0Frank Seravalli’s report\u00a0about the Blackhawk being “open to being creative” in finding a solution, it’s fair to assume both sides will part ways as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
Two things that could be delaying a trade involving Jones, both related to his contract, are the possibility of Chicago retaining part of his salary and the fact that Jones’ contract includes a full no-move clause, giving him the right to agree only to be traded to a destination he approves.<\/p>\n
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