After joining the Chicago Blackhawks organization, Seth Jones signed a contract worth $76 million.
In spite of his declining playing ability, Jones has set himself up for financial success in the NHL with a cap hit of $9.5 Million AAV.
Popeye Jones' father is an NBA veteran and an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets. Popeye played for multiple NBA franchises, including the Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, and Golden State Warriors.
Do you think Popeye Jones and his agent were there to help Seth negotiate his contract?
If that's the case, Jones had a legion of negotiators to squeeze that kind of money out of Stan Bowman.