CHICAGO — Nearly 36 hours after being traded from the Florida Panthers to the Chicago Blackhawks, goalie Spencer Knight was still analyzing everything.

Spencer Knight spent the majority of his time off during the NHL’s break for the 4 Nations Face-Off back home in Connecticut. He took the week-and-a-half respite to catch up with family and friends, along with the occasional workout. Most importantly to Knight, though, his time at the rink was minimal.

When the Florida Panthers selected Spencer Knight with the 13th pick on June 21, 2019, they found their goalie of the future. The Panthers had never really had a homegrown goaltender—Roberto Luongo was originally drafted by the New York Islanders.