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.

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The Florida Panthers made a massive trade on Saturday night, but now they’ve got to make a big decision regarding their goaltending.

The Hawks moved relatively quickly after Jones' trade request, sending him to Florida in a blockbuster Saturday. They acquired a first-round pick and Knight, whose presence addresses a weakness in the Hawks' future core.

SUNRISE, Fla. — The opportunity to acquire a defenseman like Seth Jones might seem like a simple decision. It was not that way for the Florida Panthers.

Knight stopped 36 of 39 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over Utah. Knight has made two appearances for the Blackhawks since being acquired in the trade that sent Seth Jones to the Panthers, but he's looked impressive so far,

The Chicago Blackhawks made a trade involving Seth Jones and Spencer Knight that will have long lasting positive effects on the team. These are the types of moves that will help turn the team around in the short term and allow them to stay on top once they reach it.

The reigning Stanley Cup champions have acquired defenseman Seth Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Blackhawks, Florida announced Saturday night. Chicago, in return, is getting a 2026 conditional first-round pick and goaltender Spencer Knight.

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