The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Seth Jones wanted out, and it didn’t take long for the Blackhawks to grant his wish. Chicago dealt the veteran defenseman to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night in exchange for a conditional 2026 first-round pick and goaltender Spencer Knights.

Chicago retains $2.5 million of Jones’ $9.5 million contract per season.

The Blackhawks and Panthers receive their grades after completing the blockbuster Seth Jones trade on Saturday night.

Seth Jones was traded to the Florida Panthers by the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday for goalie Spencer Knight and a conditional first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Florida also received a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers have pulled a major move, acquiring defenseman Seth Jones from Chicago.

Gearing up their star-laden roster for another run at the Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers on Saturday night acquired veteran defenseman Seth Jones, 30, from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight,

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers in a blockbuster deal. The Blackhawks also traded a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Panthers in the deal, which came about after Jones requested a trade from Chicago earlier this season.