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Which Panthers line will Brady Tkachuk play on to begin 2026-27?

After growing uncertainty about his future with the Ottawa Senators, the club traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, who happen to play in the same division.

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Panthers’ Brady Tkachuk Trade Could Lead to Goaltending Bind

The Florida Panthers wait for the 2026 NHL Draft this weekend and the start of free agency on July 1. After watching the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup, they look to win their third over the course of the last four seasons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

While this trade is not going to really raise eyebrows from a talent perspective, it is going to get the attention of the rest of the league for what it is going to mean for the Panthers' style of play.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Garnet Hathaway News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Panthers Acquire Garnet Hathaway

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Florida Panthers are acquiring Garnet Hathaway, per a team announcement. Along with Hathaway, the Panthers bring in a sixth-round pick in 2026, going back to Philadelphia are two draft picks: a fifth-round pick in 2026 and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

A.J. Greer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Panthers’ A.J. Greer Intends To Hit Open Market

This year’s free agent market could be rife with impactful, veteran, depth forwards. Top of the list oculd be Florida Panthers winger A.J. Greer who intends to reach the open market this summer per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

Jesse Puljujarvi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Jesse Puljujarvi Garnering NHL Interest

The saga surrounding former fourth-overall pick Jesse Puljujarvi may not be done just yet. The Finnish winger is reportedly garnering attention from forward-needy teams around the league after a standout year in Switzerland’s National League per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Bill Zito News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23

Bill Zito drops ‘fantasy hockey’ revelation on Panthers’ roster construction

The Florida Panthers formally introduced new team member Brady Tkachuk on Tuesday. General manager Bill Zito appeared with Tkachuk at his introductory press conference.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23

Brady Tkachuk reveals why he’ll wear No. 8 with Panthers

The Florida Panthers are making a play to win their third Stanley Cup championship in four years. Florida is uniting the Tkachuk brothers, with Brady Tkachuk now a Panther.

Florida Panthers News / Stadium Rant / June 23

Florida Panthers: The Team To Beat After Landing Brady Tkachuk?

The Florida Panthers have spent the last several years establishing themselves as one of the NHL’s premier organizations. Built around a core of elite talent, physical play, and championship experience, Florida continues to operate in win-now mode.

Brady Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / June 22

Panthers among Stanley Cup favorites after Tkachuk blockbuster

The blockbuster trade that unites Brady Tkachuk with his brother in Florida also drove oddsmakers to move the Panthers among the favorites to win the 2026-27 Stanley Cup.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 22

What will the Panthers do in net next season?

The 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers look poised to take another serious run at the Cup in 2027. With Brady Tkachuk now united with his brother Matthew after a blockbuster trade with Ottawa, the Panthers have a forward unit that is the envy of the entire league.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Panthers star Brady Tkachuk’s new jersey number revealed

The Florida Panthers acquired forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. Ottawa received three first-round draft selections and one second-round

Brady Tkachuk News / Trade Talk Sports / June 22

Yes, That Really Happened: Brady Tkachuk is a Florida Panther

When the Florida Panthers traded Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken for two draft picks early Sunday afternoon, it felt like the precursor to a much bigger move from GM Bill Zito.

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Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22

The Panthers Next Move After Brady Tkachuk: Address Goaltending

The Florida Panthers shook the NHL yesterday. When it was believed that their big move on Sunday, June 21, would be sending Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle for the 25th overall pick in 2026, they took that draft pick, plus their own ninth selection, and a few hours later, packaged more picks to acquire Matthew Tkachuk‘s brother, Brady Tkachuk.

Mackie Samoskevich News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Kraken Acquire Mackie Samoskevich From Panthers

Even though the big news in the NHL on June 21 was the Florida Panthers trading with the Ottawa Senators for Brady Tkachuk, they did make another trade that morning as well.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Panthers’ 6-word post after Brady Tkachuk trade goes viral

It had been talked about for several weeks. On Sunday, it became official. The Ottawa Senators traded left wing Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in exchange for the No.

Brady Tkachuk News / Inside The Rink / June 22

Florida Makes Blockbuster Trade For Brady Tkachuk

Bill Zito’s work on Sunday wasn’t finished as news broke in the early evening that the Panthers had reached a deal with the Ottawa Senators for Captain Brady Tkachuk.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 21

Panthers land Brady Tkachuk in blockbuster deal with Senators

Brady Tkachuk is heading to Florida, where he will join his brother Matthew with the Panthers in one of the NHL's biggest offseason moves. The Ottawa Senators are trading their captain to the Panthers for a package of draft picks, the teams announced Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22

Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

There are a lot of layers to this trade and what it means for both sides.

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Mackie Samoskevich News / Daily Faceoff / June 21

Kraken aquire Samoskevich from Panthers for draft picks

A young winger is moving across the country. On Sunday, the Seattle Torrent acquired Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers. In exchange, the Panthers are receiving a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional 2027 second-round pick.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

Better Trade Option Available: No Wonder the Panthers Good With Bobrovsky Walking Away

The Florida Panthers have been known to give lucrative deals to big names as their careers wind down. Look no further than Brad Marchand, who signed a 35+ six-year extension that will take him well into his 40s.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

5 Former Florida Panthers With a Case for the Hall of Fame

The Florida Panthers, in their history, haven’t had a ton of players to go on to make the Hall of Fame. However, in this next Hall of Fame induction for the next class, a handful of former Panthers have a worthy case for enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Where does Sergei Bobrovsky end up this summer?

It was a difficult 2025-26 campaign for Sergei Bobrovsky, who in 52 appearances with the Florida Panthers went 27-23-1 with an .877 save percentage (SV%) and a 5-on-5 goals saved above expected (GSAx) of -12.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 16

NHL Rumors: Players from other teams have concerns if Mike Babcock ends up in Edmonton; Golden Knights aren't afraid to make bold moves

Jason Gregor: A text from an NHL player agent when asked about the Edmonton Oilers coaching position, and Mike Babcock: “The opportunity to play with McDavid or Draisaitl is diminished with the potential to be coached by Babcock.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Jordan Staal had interesting comments after winning Stanley Cup

Jordan Staal put the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Final run into perspective Sunday after beating the Vegas Golden Knights for the ultimate trophy at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / June 14

Trade Rumors Around The Florida Panthers

It seems that Bill Zito’s goal of turning the Florida Panthers into a destination franchise is coming to fruition. Within the last week, there have been two major players rumored to want to be traded out of their teams, with Florida as a team they’d like to go to.