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 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.

The Florida Panthers made a splash before the NHL trade deadline, acquiring Brad Marchand and Seth Jones. Here's where they stand as the playoffs approach.

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.

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.

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.

The Chicago Blackhawks traded defenseman Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers for goalie Spencer Knight and a conditional 2026 first-round pick, the team announced Saturday.

The Florida Panthers made another all-in move on Saturday, acquiring Seth Jones from Chicago for Spencer Knight and a first-round pick. As the defending champs load up again, our scout Jason Bukala breaks down the deal.

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,

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

The Panthers took another big swing, this time trading for Seth Jones and sending backup Spencer Knight and a first-round pick to the Blackhawks, who retained a portion of Jones' $9.5-millino cap hit.