The Chicago Blackhawks saga involving Seth Jones did little to delay the core's demise, but without him, the fall would have been even faster.
The Chicago Blackhawks signed Seth Jones to a contract extension in 2022 hoping he would anchor their blue line for the foreseeable future.
However, the Blackhawks descended into a downward spiral as their rebuild went into full swing. That situation prompted the club to move on from Jones unceremoniously this past trade deadline.