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‘We should be p—ed off:’ Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight reacts to Arvid Soderblom’s waiving

Soderblom had a .842 save percentage in five appearances for the Blackhawks before he was waived Sunday.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 8:54 PM
‘We should be p—ed off:’ Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight reacts to Arvid Soderblom’s waiving
Key Things to Know
  • Spencer Knight stated Blackhawks players should be angry with themselves after backup goalie Arvid Soderblom was waived.
  • The Chicago Blackhawks placed Soderblom on waivers to replace him with Drew Commesso.
  • The transaction came after Chicago suffered a 9-2 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight voiced strong frustration over the team's decision to waive backup goalie Arvid Soderblom. The roster move followed a 9-2 blowout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, with Chicago calling up Drew Commesso to take Soderblom's place. Knight argued that the team failed Soderblom and put him in difficult situations on the ice.

Soderblom struggled through five appearances this season, recording an 0-3-1 record, a 4.67 goals against average, and an .842 save percentage. Chicago has faced broader defensive struggles, ranking 30th in the NHL with 3.13 expected goals against per 60 minutes at five-on-five.

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