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Blackhawks Extend Goalie to Bridge Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that goalie Spencer Knight had his contract extended. Knight came over in a trade deadline day trade from the Florida Panthers, where the Panthers were targeting former Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones.

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Grading Spencer Knight’s 3-year, $17.49 million Blackhawks contract extension

The Chicago Blackhawks believe they have taken a significant step towards securing their goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to a 3-year, $17.49 million contract.

Spencer Knight News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Blackhawks Sign Spencer Knight to 3-Year Extension

On Saturday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced a three-year, $17.49 million extension with goaltender Spencer Knight. The average annual value (AAV) on the contract is $5.83 million per season.

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Spencer Knight News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Blackhawks Extend 'Crucial Piece' Spencer Knight to Three-Year Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Sept. 13 that they signed goaltender Spencer Knight to a three-year, $5.83 million AAV contract extension that will kick in during the 2026-27 season.

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Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Spencer Knight News / Field Level Media / September 13

Blackhawks G Spencer Knight agrees to 3-year extension

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight agreed to a three-year, $17.5 million extension on Saturday. Knight, 24, is entering the final season of a $13.5 million deal.

Spencer Knight News / Daily Faceoff / September 13

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 13

Spencer Knight’s new contract: further proof that Samuel Montembeault is a bargain

Just under two years ago, Samuel Montembeault signed a new three-year contract with the Canadiens. We’re talking about a pact that began last season and

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 13

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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NHL's 2025-26 opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for the league

The NHL released it's opening night slate for the 2025-26 season — featuring the three biggest American markets, the defending Stanley Cup champions and several of the sports biggest superstars and rising stars.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / July 13

Blackhawks Goalie Will Enter Vezina Trophy Conversation

The Chicago Blackhawks made a bold move during this past season and acquired goaltender Spencer Knight in the trade that sent Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 8

Blackhawks Player Grades: Spencer Knight

Prior to the 2024-25 season, Petr Mrazek and the what-ifs of Arvid Soderblom were the Chicago Blackhawks' immediate plan in net. Soderblom had a really

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Blackhawks Getting Stable Goaltending Is Getting to Next Step in Rebuild

The Chicago Blackhawks have not had stability in the goaltending position since the reign of Corey Crawford ended in 2020. In those five years, 13 different goalies have played at least one game.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / May 5

Spencer Knight expects to see Jacob Fowler in the NHL soon

Since joining the Rocket, Jacob Fowler has been shining. In two playoff games with Laval, he’s almost perfect. That didn’t stop Pascal Vincent from putting Cayden Primeau in front of his team’s net today… He lost.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 23

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

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

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 / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Panthers’ Starter Spot Is Now Spencer Knight’s to Lose

The Florida Panthers are fighting for the top spot in the Atlantic Division with less than a month left until the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The defending Stanley Cup Champions trail the Toronto Maple Leafs by three points with a 28-18-3 record and 59 points.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / October 13

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

Panthers expected to recall former first-round pick

A former first-round pick is expected to rejoin the Panthers shortly after being left off the opening night roster.

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Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / May 2, 2024

Spencer Knight is Back with the Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — Spencer Knight is back with the Florida Panthers. Knight, 23, spent the entire season with the AHL Charlotte Checkers. He was 25-14-5 with a .905 save percentage and a 2.41 goals-against average in 45 games.