Luke Richardson provides update on Seth Jones
Breaking news in Hawks Nation insider Ben Pope provides an update on Seth Jones.
Jones (foot) doesn't have a specific timeline to return but won't be ready when first eligible next Saturday versus the Flyers, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Without saying it outright, head coach Luke Richardson's update suggests Jones is somewhere in the week-to-week range - at least 7 days.
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Having Seth Jones sidelined comes as a massive blow to the Chicago Blackhawks organization. The veteran blue-liner has been their best defenceman by a long-shot all season, but the team will have to make do without him.
It was also recently announced that the Hawks have re-called big Louis Crevier from the Rockford Ice Hogs to provide some added support amidst Jones's absence.
The 23-year-old, who stands 6'8, got into 24 games with Chicago last season in his first taste of NHL action, compiling three assists, 50 blocks, 30 hits, and a minus-16 rating. This year, he has played in 11 games with the IceHogs, notching one assist.
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Seth Jones has finally been playing up to his $9.5 million dollar contract. He currently leads all defenceman on the team with 10 points and has been a stable presence in front of goaltender Petr Mrazek all season.
Although being out for a week is a significant blow to the team, it's a great opportunity for other depth blue-liners to grab more minutes and assume the leadership position.
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