Seth Jones, Florida Panthers and Dave Catching

With Aaron Ekblad suspended, Seth Jones just became so much more important to Panthers
The Florida Panthers’ trade for five-time All-Star defenseman Seth Jones earlier this month is about to pay even more dividends than the team had initially hoped.
Panthers go all in with Seth Jones trade — are they done? Catching up with Bill Zito
The general manager of the defending champs explains the decision to go get Jones and what else his team might need before the deadline.
Dave Hyde: Panthers go all-in, just as they should, in Seth Jones trade
Seth Jones wanted out of Chicago. The Panthers needed help on defense. And now the defending champs look ready for another playoff run.
What the Panthers are getting in Seth Jones and how the trade impacts the team
The Panthers sent goaltender Spencer Knight and a conditional 2026 first-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick.
Florida Panthers acquire Seth Jones from Chicago Blackhawks
Gearing up their star-laden roster for another run at the Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers on Saturday night acquired veteran defenseman Seth Jones, 30, from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight,
Florida Panthers Acquire Defenseman Seth Jones
SUNRISE, Fla. –  Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Seth Jones and the Chicago Blackhawks fourth-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight and Florida’s conditional first-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Seth Jones trade grades for Panthers, Blackhawks
The Blackhawks and Panthers receive their grades after completing the blockbuster Seth Jones trade on Saturday night.
Florida Panthers acquire D Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks
The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.
NHL Notebook: Did the Panthers acquire Seth Jones knowing Aaron Ekblad’s PED suspension was coming?
The Florida Panthers will be without defenceman Aaron Ekblad for their final 18 regular season games and first two playoff games after he violated the NHL/NHLPA’s performance enhancing drug program.
Jones to 'fill that void' for Panthers with Ekblad suspended
The way the Florida Panthers are hoping to withstand being without defenseman Aaron Ekblad for the next 20 games comes down to two words: Seth Jones. Though Jones is still learning to adapt to the Panthers,
Aaron Ekblad, doping and the “strange coincidence” of the Seth Jones transaction
The Panthers saw their star defenseman Aaron Ekblad be suspended for 20 games due to doping. In short, the defenseman will miss the last 18 games of the regular season and the first two playoff games – which will likely take place at home for the Florida club.
Florida Panthers trade for Brad Marchand, Seth Jones to gear up for Stanley Cup defense
The Florida Panthers made a splash before the NHL trade deadline, acquiring Brad Marchand and Seth Jones. Here's where they ...
Seth Jones earns high praise from Paul Maurice after strong Panthers debut
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice had high praise for Seth Jones after his debut with the team on Monday evening.
Blackhawks trade Seth Jones to Panthers for Spencer Knight, 2027 first-round pick: Sources
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Seth Jones wanted out, and it didn’t take long for the ...
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Seth Jones traded to Panthers by Blackhawks for Knight, 1st-round pick
Seth Jones was traded to the Florida Panthers by the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday for goalie Spencer Knight and a ...
Vitek Vanecek earns ‘Van-ny!’ chants from Florida fans in strong Panthers debut
Vitek Vanecek was traded to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. By Saturday, Panthers fans were already chanting his name.
Bill Lindsay Talks Florida Panthers Trades, Seth Jones, Matthew Tkachuk Injury, Sergei Bobrovsky
Florida Panthers Radio Color Analyst Billy Lindsay joins the show to talk Cats! Lindsay theorizes that Zito and the Panthers ...