Caleb Jones’ ability to play either side gives Blackhawks’ defense flexibility

Caleb Jones has flip-flopped from right to left frequently the past month. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Caleb Jones has spent the last month flip-flopping more than an indecisive person at Chipotle. Or, to use a more topical example, more than Stan Bowman in his final years as Blackhawks general manager.

But Jones’ ability to do so — to adjust to being either a left-side or right-side defenseman without much difficulty — has given the Hawks much-appreciated defensive lineup flexibility.