Chicago Blackhawks Seth Jones Shows Zero Accountability After Brutal 4-0 Loss

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Sam Walker
October 20, 2023 (2:07 PM)

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Seth Jones's tenure as the potential future Chicago Blackhawks' captain is raising questions after his recent comments following a disappointing 0-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

Jones didn't hold back in calling out his teammates, displaying limited accountability for himself, or the team's performance.

In his post-game remarks, Jones noted,

"We let them mess with the puck down low, cycle a few times, go low to high, and then their D get involved, and it's tough to stop. So we needed to hit and pin quicker in the corners, go stick on puck, and then have our second or third guy come in, take the puck, and then skate it out."

Seth Jones: "We let them mess with the puck down low, cycle a few times, go low to high and then their D get involved and it's tough to stop. So we needed to hit and pin quicker in the corners, go stick on puck and then have our second or third guy come in, take the puck and then skate it out.

While holding players accountable is essential for a captain, some have raised concerns about Jones's approach. The leadership and communication style of a captain play a pivotal role in a team's cohesion, and it remains to be seen how Jones's comments will impact the Blackhawks moving forward.