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Blackhawks Lock In Spencer Knight With Three-Year, $17.5 Million Extension

The contract starts in 2026–27, positioning the 24-year-old as Chicago’s projected starter through 2029–30.

Apr 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) misses a shot on goal by Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (44) during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The deal carries a $5.833 million annual cap hit, with reporting indicating a 15-team no-trade list in the final year and no signing or performance bonuses.
  • Knight was acquired at the 2025 trade deadline from Florida with a conditional first-round pick in a deal that sent Seth Jones and a 2026 fourth-rounder to the Panthers.
  • He will play 2025–26 on his existing $4.5 million contract before the extension kicks in, effectively buying a year of his unrestricted free agency.
  • Knight logged a career-high 38 games in 2024–25, posting a .902 save percentage and 2.72 goals-against average overall; in 15 appearances for Chicago he went 5-8-2 with a 3.18 GAA and .893 save percentage.
  • The move fits GM Kyle Davidson’s plan to secure a young core after Frank Nazar’s extension, with Connor Bedard’s next contract widely expected to be addressed next summer.