Top 4 Teams Eyeing Blackhawks Defenseman Seth Jones

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The NHL trade deadline is heating up, and all eyes are on Chicago as the Blackhawks and Seth Jones find themselves at the center of a swirling storm of speculation. With the March 7 deadline looming, the possibility of a blockbuster trade involving the star right-handed defenseman has fans and analysts buzzing. Jones, a cornerstone of the Blackhawks' blue line, has openly acknowledged discussions with the front office about his future, sparking a frenzy of questions about where he might land next. After Ben Pope’s report dropped on Wednesday, the cameras were waiting for Jones after Friday’s practice, eager to capture any hint of what’s to come. Jones answered their questions and made it clear that he wanted out of Chicago:“I’ve been here the last four years through probably the darkest times the Blackhawks have seen for a while. I think things are moving up, they are moving forward. But I think my timeline might be different than Kyle (Davidson) and Norm’s (Maciver) and the Blackhawks. There’s nothing against anybody. I’m not holding it against anybody what they decided to do here. Sometimes it’s not in everyone’s plans."“Obviously, this is my fourth year here. I’m not going to go through the whole process when I signed. Just where I’m at, you know, 30 years old, 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. That’s where I am right now. Discussions with the agent and stuff like that have been going on. Obviously, there’s a lot of moving parts to something like this. But it is what it is, kind of, right now.”Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones clarifies his reasons for exploring the trade market. “I think things are moving forward [in Chicago], but my timeline might be different from Kyle and Norm’s and the Blackhawks’.” pic.twitter.com/CReUDiEgZV— CHGO Blackhawks (@CHGO_Blackhawks) February 21, 2025Potential DestinationsFour teams have thrown their hats into the ring as potential suitors: the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, and Philadelphia Flyers. Each team brings its own intriguing storyline and cap space puzzle to the table, making this one of the most fascinating storylines as the March 7 trade deadline approaches.Colorado Avalanche: Sitting on roughly $4.76M in cap space, the Avs are looking to bolster their blue line for another deep playoff run. Could Jones be the missing piece to their Stanley Cup puzzle?Dallas Stars: With just under $4.6M in cap space and key players on long-term injured reserve, the Stars are walking a tightrope. But adding a player of Jones’s caliber could be the push they need to solidify their contender status.Philadelphia Flyers: The Flyers are sitting pretty with over $6.2M in cap space, giving them the flexibility to make a splash. Jones could just be the anchor they’ve been searching for to stabilize their defense.Looking AheadWith an average annual value of $9.5 million stretching all the way through the 2029-30 season, Jones' deal is a hefty one for any team to take on. Add in his full no-movement clause, which gives him complete control over where he could land, and the situation becomes even more complex.But Jones isn’t sitting still. He revealed that he and his agent, Pat Brisson, are actively working to “push the needle a little bit more” in exploring their options. That’s why Jones went public earlier this week, making it clear he’s open to a change of scenery. Still, he’s keeping it real—he knows his massive cap hit makes a trade before the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline a long shot. “It’s not going to be easy,” Jones admitted, leaving the door open for a move now or down the line.Image - Jerome Miron - Imagn ...

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