Chicago Blackhawks release official update on defensemen Seth Jones' health and it's crucial
The Chicago Blackhawks will be meeting the Anaheim Ducks, short-handed with Seth Jones out of the lineup.
He was recently placed on injured reserve, due to a blocked shot that hit his foot when the team played against the Seattle Kraken last Thursday.
There's been no established timeline for Jones(foot) as Luke Richardson spoke to the media recently.
The Blackhawks will likely have to navigate without their top blueliner for the remainder of November. Look for Nolan Allan and Alec Martinez to take on increased minutes while Alex Vlasic figures to benefit from a spot on the top power-play unit.
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He's not given an indication of how soon, or long it could be other than, Jones could be week-to-week, or be out 7-days.
Seth Jones is arguably one of the team's best defensemen, and his absence will be detrimental to the lineup.
With Jones being placed on IR they have had to call up Louis Crevier from the Rockford IceHogs, who played 24 games for the Blackhawks last season and posted 3 points in his short stint in the NHL.
To that end, Crevier is more of a depth recall over someone who could be expected to play a little higher in the lineup. 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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Jones's presence will not be able to be replaced, as he has 10 points(2 G, 8 A) in 17 games this season. Jones was also a fixture on the power play, as both of his goals this season were on the man advantage.
His play has arguably what the Blackhawks have paid for, with a $9.5 Million cap hit and a presence that keeps a goalie like Petr Mrazek safe from getting pelted with pucks.
Whether he's only out for a week or will remain out week-to-week this should give the Hawks an idea of Crevier's progression in the AHL.
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Jones's presence will not be able to be replaced, as he has 10 points(2 G, 8 A) in 17 games this season. Jones was also a fixture on the power play, as both of his goals this season were on the man advantage.
His play has arguably what the Blackhawks have paid for, with a $9.5 Million cap hit and a presence that keeps a goalie like Petr Mrazek safe from getting pelted with pucks.
Whether he's only out for a week or will remain out week-to-week this should give the Hawks an idea of Crevier's progression in the AHL.
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