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.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers have pulled a major move, acquiring defenseman Seth Jones from Chicago.

The reigning Stanley Cup champions have acquired defenseman Seth Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Blackhawks, Florida announced Saturday night. Chicago, in return, is getting a 2026 conditional first-round pick and goaltender Spencer Knight.

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.

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,

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.