Seth Jones said he’d be pleased to take over as the next captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, who currently don’t have one.
The defenseman stated, “I’ve always wanted to be a captain,” on Tuesday at the NHL North American Player Media Tour. I mean, I played with some of the finest captains we’ve ever seen. Shea Weber, Nick Foligno, Jonathan Toews are just a few of the great leaders I’ve learned from. It would be quite unique.
From July 18, 2008, through April 13, this year, when the Blackhawks announced they would not re-sign Toews, who became an unrestricted free agent following the season, Toews served as Chicago’s captain. The Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup with Toews’ assistance in 2010, 2013, and 2015.
Jones stated, “I comprehend where the organization is at. “I’m focused on showing up, playing my game, and winning whether my jersey says an A, a C, or nothing at all. I don’t believe that ought to alter.
In the past few of years, “Tazer” frequently said, “Everyone has a voice in this room, and everyone is free to speak up and say what they want. There shouldn’t only be four or five men who can communicate. You should be able to express your opinions if you’re 18 years old. I was genuinely moved by that, so.
Jones joined the Blackhawks on July 23, 2021, after being acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets. He is now in his third season with the team. He committed to Chicago for eight years and $76 million ($9.5 million average annual value) five days later.
In 730 NHL games with the Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Blackhawks, he has 374 points (82 goals, 292 assists). He played in 72 games for Chicago last season, recording 37 points (12 goals, 25 assists).
The Predators’ captain from 2010 to 2016 was Weber. Nashville took Jones with the fourth overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, and he played there from 2013 to 2016.”Weber, he was pretty much in the prime of his career when I was drafted,” Jones remarked. “Didn’t talk much; on the ice, he led by example. He was undoubtedly a fantastic player, but he also always did the little things, like block shots, that a defenseman is supposed to do. He may lose it when we weren’t performing well. Although he had a temper, it was always for the better. He always did it in an effort to improve us. He wasn’t venting his resentment on us. But as a captain or a leader, I believe you do need some of it.
And Tazer showed exactly how wise he was by remaining loud in the room after intermission toward the end. Of course, he was aware of what was happening outside and could still see the game. It’s a little different, but I believe Tazer wanted the group to take a lot of the initiative and be the leaders. Of course Shea did.
During Jones’ tenure with the team (2015–21), Foligno served as its captain. Following the Blackhawks’ acquisition of Foligno and forward Taylor Hall from the Boston Bruins on June 26, the two are once again teammates.
Jones remarked, “He’s a special guy, a special human.” He genuinely cares about the teammates he plays with, the team he plays for, and the neighborhood. He’s a big family man with lovely children, and he’s simply a nice guy to have in the changing rooms. When necessary, he can brighten the atmosphere by telling a funny dad joke. He is the father’s joke king. He’s just a fantastic man, period.