Confirmed Trade: [FLA/CHI] Seth Jones (26.3% retained; $7M AAV) and 2026 4th round pick for Spencer Knight and 2026 1st round pick

[violaswallet]

PuckPedia says $7M.
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That's what confused me with the 25%.

 

[Gains]

They’re basically paying him what Montour signed for in Seattle (~7/year). They felt like they needed a stronger RD going into the playoffs.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Basically what I expected

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Very happy with this.

Knight has so much talent, you could tell by watching him he’s the type that will be much better with age. The confidence he plays with is apparent.. he gets down on himself so quickly, but when he’s playing well he’s a top tier goalie.

We couldn’t pay a backup what he’s making, it’s a really good deal for both here.

 

[Behn Wilson]

Jones is going to be good for Florida. Can pair him with Forsling. Surrounded by talent.

so much for Forsling high +/-

 

[FlyguyOX]

That is ALOT of retention WOW

 

[hurdemz]

This is good for both teams. Well done panthers on getting jones around 7million. There's tons of value there.

And grats to hawks for getting a 1st out of jones, I know most of hf didn't think they would.

 

[Viqsi]

That's what confused me with the 25%.

I dunno, I'm not looking closely at the situation; my attention is more on the outdoor game taking place two miles away from my front door.

 

[Simon Nemec]

brother I dont understand why you are having a melty over a trade happening when a regular season game is going on?

there will be 6 NHL games overlapping it tonight. that is how much the NHL itself cares about "taking shine" away from it. Life goes on and the world does not stop.

Whats a melty? A meltdown?

If you view a simple conversation as a meltdown, Id look inward

 

[2023FriendshipTour]

Seems like alot for Jones and his contract even at 25% retention

 

[Forsbergaura21]

Easy win for Florida. Goalies are voodoo, and they already have Bob. 2026 1st should be a late pick. They get a top 4 RHD with term and 25% retention. Surprised Chicago couldn't get Cowan, 2026 1st and Minten from the Leafs with the retention

Pretty much this.

Anytime you can get a very good top 4 D for a late 1st and a goalie prospect, it’s a win. Who knows what the 1st will be and goalies are very unpredictable. Plus, Knight has had some injury and mental health issues I believe…

 

[bleuetbio]

Awesome trade by the Cats again! A retained Jones worths it all

 

[violaswallet]

I dunno, I'm not looking closely at the situation; my attention is more on the outdoor game taking place two miles away from my front door.

My kind friend, I[ll be joining you for the true Winter Classic in sunny south florida next year!

 

[elmaco]

Nice deal for FLA, Jones is locked up for a long time and with retention too now.

 

[Coffee]

Love this for both teams. Jones is way more valuable than the spreadsheet jockeys here and on Twitter would suggest.

And this also puts to bed the stupid Karlsson to Florida ideas, as if a contender would want that liability

Dude Jones on Florida is going flourish

 

[Erikfromfin]

Florida was supposed to take him in the 2013 Draft already

 

[Laus723]

Who will be your back up goalie? Someone is either being moved or LTIR is going to be used?

Driedger

 

[Mobiandi]

The classic lose/lose trade

 

[Freaky Styley]

Great deal for the Panthers. People down on Jones are going to change their opinion really soon with him on a good team. At 7M with the rising cap it's a very fair contract. I'm quite pissed the Avs couldn't beat this offer (no offense to Knight) but at least he's not going to Dallas.

FLA become instant favourites again IMO

 

[sting101]

Good deal for both teams and especially for the players involved

 

[MMC]

 

[Mogo]

Have to think Panthers dont think Knight can mentally keep it together if being #1. Dont see why otherwise they deal him

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

In the last years Florida turned quite a lot subpar D men into serviceable D men…Staal, Gudas, Forsling, Mikkola…
Jones should keep his fingers crossed for a repeat.

Edit: whoa, that’s steep. I was not convinced of Knight either, but still…

Must be there system because they are crap.

 

[JKG33]

Dude Jones on Florida is going flourish

Florida went out and got a D man better than anyone on their roster now or last year. The perception of Jones will flip 180 degrees by June.

Hell, besides Hedman (TB) and Slavin (CAR), FLA now has 2 d men better than any other east contender's #1D

 

[BrickNHL]

Seems like a win for both teams