
It was before the Blackhawks’ most recent game in Edmonton, while looking at a forecast of subzero temperatures, when Seth Jones really began warming — literally and figuratively — to the idea of going to Florida for the NHL All-Star Game.
Although he was chosen mainly because every team needed to be represented, the Hawks’ lone All-Star ended up looking like one of the more eager participants at the annual midseason festivities. It was his fourth career All-Star appearance and fifth selection.