Saturday brought bad news for the Chicago Blackhawks’ Seth Jones and Taylor Hall — who both are going on the shelf for different reasons — but it was business as usual for Connor Bedard, with him set to play in his hometown for the first time in his NHL career.

Chicago will be without four-time All-Star defenseman Seth Jones and former MVP Taylor Hall vs. Vancouver on Saturday, and possibly longer.

Jones will be placed on injured reserve with a right foot injury, coach Luke Richardson said Saturday, whereas Hall will be a healthy scratch in order to get more practice time.

Seth Jones has been a bright spot for the Chicago Blackhawks this season. He is finally playing closer to the level in which he is being paid.

The Blackhawks have placed defenseman Seth Jones on injured reserve with a right foot injury, relays Mark Lazerus of The Athletic (X link ). Taking his place on the active roster is blueliner Louis Crevier who has been recalled from Rockford, per the AHL’s transactions log. Chicago currently has 22 players on its roster following the moves.

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson told reporters Saturday that defenceman Seth Jones will be placed on the injured reserve due to a foot injury.

Chicago Blackhawks veteran defenseman Seth Jones was added to the injured reserve Saturday after sustaining a right foot injury, head coach Luke Richardson confirmed to Mark Lazerus of The Athletic.

The 30-year-old Jones played in each of Chicago’s first 17 games, averaging more than 25 minutes of ice time per night. He has two goals and eight assists this season.

The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Seth Jones on injured reserve on Saturday because of a right foot injury. Jones, 30, played in each of Chicago's first 17 games, averaging more than 25 1/2 minutes of ice time.

Chicago Blackhawks Lineup Changes Persist. Several other notable lineup changes were announced alongside the unfortunate news regarding Seth Jones. Arvid Soderblom will get the st