This time, Zito pulled off another major deal, trading 2019 first-round pick and backup goalie Spencer Knight, along with a future first-round selection in 2026 or 2027, to acquire Jones from the Blackhawks. Once again, the Panthers managed to add a high-caliber player without disrupting their core lineup.
Then, on Wednesday, two Stanley Cup favorites emerged as the top candidates to land Jones via trade ahead of the March 7 deadline. Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (4) looks to pass the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Seth Jones impressed his Florida Panthers teammates in his debut Monday night, but it's anyones guess when Matthew Tkachuk will be sharing the ice with his newest teammate. Jones played just under 23 minutes and nearly scored a goal in the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers' 2-1 win over their in-state rival Tampa Bay
Now that Blackhawks teammates and fans are aware of Jones' trade request, how long can a mature, professional dynamic hold?
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Defensemen Seth Jones and Ryan Lindgren and forward Gustav Nyquist were on the move as three Central Division teams got a jump on the NHL’s looming trade deadline.
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