The Hockey News recently revealed players 71 to 80 on their Top 100 NHL Player Rankings for the 2025-26 season. Among the names listed was Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight.
Knight was given the No. 76 spot on The Hockey News’ rankings, and when looking at the season he just had, it is entirely understandable.
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On a struggling Blackhawks team, Knight stood out and took a nice step forward with his play. In 55 games, the 25-year-old goaltender posted a .902 save percentage, a 2.82 goals-against average, and a career-high three shutouts. With numbers like these, it is clear that Knight had himself a solid 2025-26 season.
The Blackhawks will now be hoping that Knight can continue to improve as he gains more experience. The 2019 first-round pick showed this season that he can be an impactful starting goalie in the NHL. This is undoubtedly huge for a rebuilding Blackhawks squad that sees Knight as their future between the pipes.
It will now be interesting to see what kind of campaign Knight has for the Blackhawks next season. If the Blackhawks build a stronger roster in front of him, it would not be surprising in the slightest if he had even better numbers in 2026-27.
