Unveiling the NHL’s Most Shocking Breakout Stars of 2025-26 – Prepare to Be Amazed!
Spencer Knight, G, Chicago Blackhawks
The Seth Jones trade has been a massive win-win for both sides. Jones, who requested a trade out of Chicago, was a workhorse for the Panthers during their second consecutive Stanley Cup win last spring. Knight, meanwhile, has blossomed into the high-end starting goalie the Blackhawks hoped for (not to mention the extra first-round pick they received).
Knight is probably the biggest reason, besides Connor Bedard’s breakout, that the Blackhawks have been more competitive this season. He’s amassed a solid 14-13-6 record and has saved 29.9 goals saved above expected according to Evolving-Hockey’s model, which ranks third-best among NHL goalies this season. Knight has singlehandedly kept the Blackhawks in games where they’ve otherwise been outshot and outchanced by wide margins.
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