Florida Panthers acquire D Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks

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Only two points separated the Florida Panthers from the Chicago Blackhawks in the overall NHL classification in 2018-2019.

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Panthers took their time before deciding to execute Jones-for-Knight trade

The opportunity to acquire a defenseman like Seth Jones might seem like a simple decision. It was not that way for the Florida Panthers. A day after pulling off the deal that brought Jones in from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight, Panthers general manager and hockey operations president Bill Zito said the Stanley Cup champions took their time before finally executing the move and agreeing to bring on Jones — who h…

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Analyst Gives Blackhawks Stunning Grade in Seth Jones Blockbuster Trade

NHL analyst Ryan S. Clark of ESPN was impressed with the Chicago Blackhawks blockbuster deal.Chicago traded star Seth Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick, while also retaining 25% of his contract to the Florida Panthers for goalie Spencer Knight and a 2026 first-round pick. It was a blockbuster deal and ESPN gave the Blackhawks an A+ grade.“Finding a legitimate franchise goalie is difficult, yet the Blackhawks may have just found one in Knight… B…

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Dave Hyde: Panthers go all-in, just as they should, in Seth Jones trade

Seth Jones wanted out of Chicago. The Florida Panthers needed help on defense. And now the defending champs look ready for another playoff run.

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Chicago Blackhawks trade Seth Jones to Panthers in blockbuster deal

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. In exchange, the Blackhawks received goaltender Spencer Knight and a conditional 2026 first-round draft pick, according to a press release from the team. That pick co…

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Panthers get Blackhawks D Seth Jones, give up G Spencer Knight

The Florida Panthers acquired veteran defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday for goaltender Spencer Knight and a conditional first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.