Panthers Acquire Back-Up Goaltender From Sharks After Dealing Spencer Knight To Blackhawks
The trade came a day after Vanecek was held off San Jose's lineup for trade-related reasons when he was scheduled to make a start against the Buffalo Sabres. Alexander Georgiev was forced to make starts on back-to-back knights and helped San Jose defeat Buffalo 6-2.
Panthers land Vitek Vanecek in trade with Sharks
Panthers trade forward for goalie to replace Spencer Knight
Florida Panthers trade for San Jose Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek
NHL News: Spencer Knight learns who will replace him in Florida after joining Connor Bedard’s Blackhawks
After joining Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks, goaltender Spencer Knight has found out who will take up his spot in his former team, as the Florida Panthers confirmed a big trade in the NHL.
After trading away Spencer Knight, Panthers acquire new goalie ahead of trade deadline
The Florida Panthers’ first move ahead of the NHL’s 3 p.m. Friday trade deadline saw them send backup goaltender Spencer Knight to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday for All-Star defenseman Seth Jones. Four days later, the Panthers have a new goaltender in the fold.
San Jose Sharks
With Vanecek in Florida, the Sharks recalled goalie Georgi Romanov from the Barracuda to back up Georgiev. Romanov will join the team in Denver as the Sharks get ready to play the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday to end a season-long seven-game road trip.