Blackhawks Rely on Seth Jones to Reclaim Defensive Dominance

The Blackhawks are counting on Seth Jones to step up his game and stabilize their defense as the season progresses

Blackhawks Rely on Seth Jones to Reclaim Defensive Dominance
Blackhawks Rely on Seth Jones to Reclaim Defensive Dominance

Chicago: The Blackhawks really need Seth Jones to get back to his best. He’s been struggling since he came back from a foot injury. Fans have been pretty harsh on him online, but the truth is, the team needs him to anchor the defense.

In his last ten games, he’s been on the ice for 13 goals against, which is tied for the most on the team. On the flip side, he’s also been part of 11 goals for, leading the team in that area. It’s been a wild ride, but not in a good way.

His defensive stats aren’t looking great either. Opponents have had way more scoring chances when he’s on the ice, and his expected-goals ratio isn’t helping his case. He’s been chatting with assistant coach Kevin Dean, who’s been showing him clips to help him get back on track.

Jones admits he’s been off his game and knows he needs to step it up. He’s been working on his timing and trying to keep the puck out of the net. The new system they’re using has made things a bit tricky for him, but he’s trying to figure it out.

There have been some bright spots, like a solid game against the Avalanche where he made a great pass for a goal. But then, in the next game, he struggled again, ending up on the ice for three goals against.

With the season moving forward, the Blackhawks really need Jones to find his groove again. If he can improve, it’ll help the team stay competitive as they face tougher opponents.

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