The Chicago Blackhawks completed a major trade by moving Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers not long after Jones spoke out about the state of the team and his frustrations. Chicago also sent a 2026 fourth-round pick to Florida and retained 26% ($2.5 million AAV) of Jones' contract. In return, the Blackhawks acquired 23-year-old goalie Spencer Knight and a 2026 conditional first-round pick.