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What will the Panthers do in net next season?

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.

Brady Tkachuk News / Trade Talk Sports / June 22
Yes, That Really Happened: Brady Tkachuk is a Florida Panther

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.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22
The Panthers Next Move After Brady Tkachuk: Address Goaltending

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.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
Kraken Acquire Mackie Samoskevich From Panthers

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.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22
Panthers’ 6-word post after Brady Tkachuk trade goes viral

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Brady Tkachuk News / Inside The Rink / June 22
Florida Makes Blockbuster Trade For Brady Tkachuk

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

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 / The Hockey Writers / June 21
Grading the Panthers’ Blockbuster Trade for Brady Tkachuk

Grading the Panthers’ Blockbuster Trade for Brady Tkachuk

Well, we have our first blockbuster trade of the 2026 NHL offseason. Early Sunday evening (June 21), the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers linked up on a deal that sent star winger Brady Tkachuk to the Panthers in exchange for three first-round picks and a second-round pick.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22
Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

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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 The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz
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 The 'College World Series winners' quiz
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 The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21
Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension

Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension

The Kraken made a move to add a winger when they acquired Mackie Samoskevich from Florida. Now, they’ve made a move to keep another one.

Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks
Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster
The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz
NHL News / Field Level Media / June 21
Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks

Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks

The Seattle Kraken added a young right-shot winger Sunday, acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers for two draft picks ahead of this week's NHL Draft.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 21
Are Florida Panthers loading up for blockbuster offseason move?

Are Florida Panthers loading up for blockbuster offseason move?

The Panthers could be positioning themselves for a massive blockbuster move in the coming days.

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Mackie Samoskevich News / Daily Faceoff / June 21
Kraken aquire Samoskevich from Panthers for draft picks

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.

Mackie Samoskevich News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21
Kraken and Panthers Make a Trade, Mackie Samoskevich Going to Seattle

Kraken and Panthers Make a Trade, Mackie Samoskevich Going to Seattle

The Florida Panthers and Seattle Kraken made a trade on Sunday. It has been confirmed that Seattle is getting forward Mackie Samoskevich, and going back to the Panthers is the 25th pick this year, a conditional second next year (either Columbus or Winnipeg pick).

Mackie Samoskevich News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21
Kraken Acquire Mackie Samoskevich

Kraken Acquire Mackie Samoskevich

The Kraken have acquired winger Mackie Samoskevich from the Panthers. Seattle is sending the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft plus a conditional second-rounder in 2027 the other way.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21
Better Trade Option Available: No Wonder the Panthers Good With Bobrovsky Walking Away

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

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.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 18
Where does Sergei Bobrovsky end up this summer?

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.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18
Panthers rumors: Florida could lose depth forward in free agency after career-best season

Panthers rumors: Florida could lose depth forward in free agency after career-best season

With the NHL offseason in full swing, the Florida Panthers have made offers to teams in an effort to improve their team. While that is happening, there is a chance they might lose a solid depth forward to free agency after he posted a career-best season, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

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

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 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

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 13
Penguins acquire Oliver Okuliar from Panthers for Emil Pieniniemi

Penguins acquire Oliver Okuliar from Panthers for Emil Pieniniemi

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Oliver Okuliar from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Emil Pieniniemi. Okuliar played for Skelleftea AIK in the Swedish Hockey League last season, posting 15 goals and 14 assists in 46 games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 8
Oilers' connection to Mike Babcock signifies big coaching problem

Oilers' rumored connection to Mike Babcock signifies larger NHL problem

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is out of ideas. He must be if he's seriously considering hiring Mike Babcock as the next head coach of the Oilers.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3
Panthers’ 17-Goal Guy Going to Market: Oilers Make a Lot of Sense

Panthers’ 17-Goal Guy Going to Market: Oilers Make a Lot of Sense

Florida Panthers forward A.J. Greer is set to test free agency, according to a report by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. During his latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Friedman suggested that, on the heels of a 17-goal season, Greer might be looking to cash in and will eye of the UFA market on July 1.

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