A significant trade unfolded between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers. The deal saw the Hawks parting ways with defenseman Seth Jones along with a 2026 4th-round pick in exchange for Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2026 1st-round pick. In the quest to reclaim former greatness, the addition of Knight is significant for the franchise, especially considering his recent achievement of winning the Stanley Cup with the Panthers last year.
Nonetheless, what is the situation with Knight? What was his response to this major trade? Ben Pope, the beat reporter for the Chicago Blackhawks, relayed the goaltender’s comments regarding the trade, noting, “Spencer Knight on his reaction to the trade: “I didn’t really have any words. But you talk to people close to you, you move on and you keep moving forward. But I’m lucky to come to a great organization.’ He said it was his choice to start tonight.”
The goaltender expressed his own surprise in his statement. Indeed, the Panthers are a strong contender for the Stanley Cup this season as well, and given the success he experienced with the team last campaign, it must have felt quite unusual for him to be traded. What are his statistics with the Panthers?
Selected by the franchise in the 2019 NHL draft, he has since appeared in 80 games for the team. Knight boasts an impressive save percentage of .906. Nonetheless, he expresses enthusiasm for the new chapter ahead with the Blackhawks. Indeed, Knight recognized the Hawks’ legacy in the NHL and expressed enthusiasm about his upcoming time with the new franchise.
Spencer Knight on his reaction to the trade: “I didn’t really have any words. But you talk to people close to you, you move on and you keep moving forward. But I’m lucky to come to a great organization.”
He said it was his choice to start tonight.
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) March 3, 2025
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