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Arvid Söderblom has been the Chicago Blackhawks' full-time backup goaltender for the past three seasons. But next season will test him more. There is a bit of a goalie logjam behind No.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 26

5 fascinating facts about Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight

Since the days of Corey Crawford leading the Chicago Blackhawks to Stanley Cup parades, the franchise has been looking for a bona fide No. 1 goalie, someone to build around to become a contender again.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Realistic Expectations for Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight in 2026-27

Spencer Knight was the best player the Chicago Blackhawks had last season. After being acquired from the Florida Panthers for Seth Jones and a conditional 2027 first-round pick, Knight had his breakout season in 2025-26.

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Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight Can Become Top 10 Goalie This Season

This offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks made headlines by paying through the nose to get what they hope is a true No. 1 defender in Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres in June.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

NHL roundup: Knights rally past Kraken to clinch Pacific Division

Reilly Smith scored twice during Vegas' three-goal third period and also had an assist as the Golden Knights rallied for a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken to clinch the Pacific Division title on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

College Hockey News / Boston College Eagles on SI / April 9

Frozen Four Hockey Hub Including Preview, Team Leaders, Coaches, Puck Drop

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 15

Knights dominate Blackhawks behind efforts from Pavel Dorofeyev, Adin Hill

Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals and had an assist, and Adin Hill made 21 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Vegas Golden Knights moved into first place in the Pacific Division with a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / March 14

Golden Knights aim to stack wins vs Blackhawks in Pacific race

The Golden Knights got the result they needed Thursday. Now they need to make it matter in the standings. Vegas enters Saturday night’s home game against Chicago at 30-22-14, one point behind Anaheim for first in the Pacific and one point ahead of Edmonton.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14

Golden Knights, boosted by Mark Stone's return, take aim at Blackhawks

Although Mark Stone failed to get on the scoresheet, the return of the Golden Knights captain to the lineup prompted several Vegas teammates to credit him for the team's offensive breakout in a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Blackhawks Sign Caydon Edwards To PTO, Spencer Knight Sick

The Chicago Blackhawks had to change their lineup plans just before Friday night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks. Goaltender Spencer Knight was announced

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 19

Blackhawks halt 3-game skid with shutout win over Jets

Spencer Knight posted a 32-save shutout and Jason Dickinson and Connor Bedard scored as the host Chicago Blackhawks blanked the Winnipeg Jets 2-0 on Monday to stop a three-game losing streak.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Knight & Söderblom’s Partnership Aiding Blackhawks Early Success

Without solid goaltending in the NHL, teams can’t expect to go very far. It’s difficult to find a “franchise” goalie. It’s just as difficult to find a backup goaltender who can complement the starter just as well.

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Spencer Knight is establishing himself as a top goaltender in the league

Even with little expectations, Spencer Knight is helping make the Chicago Blackhawks relevant again. Through the first month or so of the 2025-26 season, Knight has been exceptional, and his ability to come up with big saves at the right time has kept the Blackhawks in the playoff race, albeit in the month of November.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight was once a top NHL prospect – now, he’s living up to expectations

It would have been easy to give up on Spencer Knight. Once viewed as the top goaltending prospect in the world, the 2019 first-round pick immediately found himself buried in Florida’s depth chart less than a week after getting drafted thanks to the signing of Sergei Bobrovsky.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Spencer Knight has been on fire to start the season for the Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks sit third in the Central Division early this season, with a 3-2-2 record and eight points. The Blackhawks’ latest win against the Anaheim Ducks can be attributed to their goalie, Spencer Knight.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7

Blackhawks are likely headed for another lost season

At first glance, and if you were only looking at the final score, it might be easy to look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night as a somewhat promising start to their 2025-26 season.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15, 2025

Spencer Knight’s Smart Gamble Could Shake Up NHL Goalie Market

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially locked in goaltender Spencer Knight with a three-year $5.83 million per season contract extension, a move that underscores both the team’s confidence in the young netminder and Knight’s confident approach to his own career.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / September 13, 2025

Blackhawks sign Spencer Knight to three-year extension

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Spencer Knight to a three-year contract extension with a $5,833,333 million cap hit. Knight is entering the final year of his three-year contract with a $4.5 million cap hit that he originally signed with the Florida Panthers, and was set to become a restricted free agent next summer.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 13, 2025

Blackhawks GM speaks out after giving 24-year-old goaltender a lucrative extension

This deal buys Chicago only one extra year of team control as he still had two RFA-eligible years remaining after this one.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 23, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks goaltending prospect speaks on his relationship with Spencer Knight and outlook on the future

The Chicago Blackhawks future outlook in the cage got much stronger at the trade deadline just under two months ago. General manager Kyle Davidson found a trade partner for veteran blue liner Seth Jones in the Florida Panthers and Chicago fans were thrilled at the return that he fetched for the 30-year-old.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / March 5, 2025

Chicago Knight: Spencer Awesome in Debut with the Blackhawks

Spencer Knight gave his new fans in Chicago plenty to feel good about Monday. Knight, wearing a different shade of red but still rocking his palm-tree Florida Panthers mask, was absolutely spectacular in his Blackhawks debut.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2025

Panthers gambling by acquiring Seth Jones from Blackhawks

Panthers taking expensive gamble by acquiring Seth Jones from Blackhawks

Defenseman Seth Jones was hoping to get a trade away from the Chicago Blackhawks, and on Saturday evening he got exactly that.

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Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / October 13, 2024

Spencer Knight Says Florida Panthers Loss in Buffalo ‘Is On Me’

Florida Panthers goalie Spencer Knight played in his first NHL game in 20 months on Saturday night in Buffalo. He was not real happy with how it went. Knight, who spent all of last season in the American Hockey League, allowed four goals on 26 shots in a 5-2 loss to the host Buffalo Sabres.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8, 2024