43. Seth Jones, D, Chicago Blackhawks
Jones, who was traded to the Blackhawks on July 23, scored 28 points (five goals, 23 assists) in 56 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets last season, and his 25:14 average ice time led the Blue Jackets for the sixth straight season. He is one of three NHL defensemen to average at least 25:00 of ice time per game for three straight seasons, along with Doughty and Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks. Jones, who played six seasons for Columbus, is the Blue Jackets' all-time leading scorer among defensemen with 223 points (50 goals, 173 assists) in 381 games.
"There's no [comparable players] in the entire League," Rupp said. "He defends great, he can drive offense great, and I don't think we've seen his offensive ceiling, and I think we'll see that in Chicago now with the talent he has there."