The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers confirmed Monday, a few hours before Jones’ debut with the team, that Tkachuk is on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury. That means Tkachuk won’t be back for a few weeks — and possibly not until the postseason.

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The Chicago Blackhawks traded Jones to the Florida Panthers in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2026 first-round pick. If the Panthers don't end up having that pick by the 2026 NHL draft, Chicago will instead receive a 2027 first-round pick.