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Signed: Blackhawks secure their future as they sign star goaltender to contract extension
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The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they've come to terms with goaltender Spencer Knight, with a three-year contract extension that will keep him in the United Center; the deal signed with Kyle Davidson runs through the 2029-30 season.
It was announced today by the Chicago Blackhawks that the team had signed goaltender Spencer Knight to a three-year, $5.83 million average annual value extension.
Kyle Davidson:
«After joining the team in March, Spencer quickly cemented himself as a crucial piece of our future,» said Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson. «A talented, young goaltender, he brings athleticism, sound positioning and a calm demeanor to his game, and we're excited to watch Spencer continue to flourish in Chicago over the next four seasons.»
Knight arrived in Chicago when the team traded defenseman Seth Jones and a fourth-round pick to the Florida Panthers. The Blackhawks would receive a conditional 1st-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Spencer Knight's Time in Chicago
Knight, a 24-year-old goaltender, would split the season between the Florida Panthers (23 games) and the Chicago Blackhawks (15 games).
His record at the end of the year was 17-16-3, with a .902 save percentage and a 2.72 GAA.
Knight would establish a personal record, appearing in 38 games for both teams in 2024-25.
He was originally a 13th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and had split his time in recent years between the Charlotte Checkers and the Florida Panthers.
The 24-year-old goaltender has worked through is issues, which have been well-documented, to secure a starting goalie position in Chicago at this point in his career.
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