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Player Profile: Matthew Tkachuk

Matthew Tkachuk was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, on December 11th, 1997. Tkachuk is a left-shot left-winger who played for the St. Louis AAA Blues 16U team, who scored 25 goals and added 57 assists for 82 points in 41 games during the 2012-13 season.

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Seth Jones Will Miss The Olympics

Extremely disappointing news for the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, as it was announced that Seth Jones will miss the Olympics due to his injury sustained during the Winter Classic.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / January 21

With Matthew Tkachuk back in fold, Panthers eye consistency vs. Jets

Inconsistency has plagued the Florida Panthers entering their road game on Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets. That trend continued with a 4-1 home loss to the San Jose Sharks on Monday which dropped Florida to 6-7-1 over the last 14 games with consecutive wins just once over that span.

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NHL News / ESPN / January 21

Seth Jones to miss Games, replaced by LaCombe

Panthers defenseman Seth Jones won't play for the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Olympics because of an upper-body injury and has been replaced by Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Flames have one potential trade piece no one is talking about

The Calgary Flames have gotten to work when it comes to selling ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Such was always expected to be the case with this team heading into the season, and their play through the first half made that decision all the easier for general manager (GM) Craig Conroy.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Bobrovsky Traded Typical Gig for Electrifying Rare Goalie Fight

The other night in Florida, the hockey world got a jolt of the unexpected. The ‘goalie fight’—perhaps one of the rarest spectacles in modern sports—returned to center stage.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 21

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers vs San Jose Sharks Game 01/19/2026

If there’s one thing the Cats know how to do, it’s put on a show for their fans. Even though the team lost 1-4 to the Sharks, the mood around the team was still high.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Breakaway on SI / January 20

Panthers’ Playoff Hopes Rise With Star Forward Back

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk returned to the lineup Jan. 19, and while the game resulted in a loss to the up-and-coming San Jose Sharks, the outlook for the Panthers the rest of the way is one of hope.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Could Sergei Bobrovsky’s fight spark Panthers as time runs out on season?

Nobody is slamming the Florida Panthers for having an off year. With 53 points through 48 games, the winners of the last two Stanley Cups find themselves in second last place in the Atlantic Division, four points out a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Matthew Tkachuk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk gets real on how he felt in season debut vs. Sharks

The Florida Panthers saw Matthew Tkachuk return to the ice on Monday night against the San Jose Sharks. Tkachuk had not skated this season due to injuries suffered during Florida’s Stanley Cup run last spring.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky drops gloves with Sharks’ Alex Nedeljkovic in rare goalie fight

A rare but entertaining sight has taken place in South Beach. During a game between the Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks, the team’s respective goaltenders, Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljkovic, dropped the gloves in an amusing moment.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Total Apex Sports / January 19

Matthew Tkachuk Returns: Panthers Star Set For Sason Debut

The waiting game is finally over in Sunrise. After nearly six months of rehab, surgery, and watching from the press box, Matthew Tkachuk is officially back.

Jack Studnicka News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Panthers place Jack Studnicka on waivers

A veteran forward has just become available. The Florida Panthers placed center Jack Studnicka on waivers Monday, allowing the NHL’s other 31 teams the chance to claim him.

Jack Studnicka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Panthers Place Jack Studnicka On Waivers

Now that Matthew Tkachuk is back in action for the Florida Panthers, the team was likely to clear a forward from their active roster. They have done just that, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that they’ve placed Jack Studnicka on waivers.

Brad Marchand News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Brad Marchand Brutally Roasts Former Oiler Ryan Jones After Bold Claim About Edmonton Being Hockey’s Best City

Former Oilers fan favorite Ryan Jones stirred things up on social media after sharing a bold take about Edmonton and its hockey culture. Jones appeared on Oilersnation Everyday on Friday and looked back on his time with the Oilers, offering some honest thoughts about the city and his playing days.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Panthers To Activate Matthew Tkachuk

Star winger Matthew Tkachuk will be back in the lineup tonight, he told reporters this morning (including Jameson Olive of the Panthers’ website). Tkachuk is on long-term injured reserve, meaning Florida’s demotion of Noah Gregor today to open up a roster spot won’t be enough.

Noah Gregor News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Panthers Reassign Noah Gregor

The Panthers announced this morning that they reassigned forward Noah Gregor to AHL Charlotte. They’re now left with an open roster spot, which could be earmarked for Brad Marchand to come off injured reserve or for Matthew Tkachuk to come off long-term injured reserve, although the latter move would require clearing more cap space.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / January 17

Panthers rebound from drubbing a day earlier to top Caps

Sam Bennett had a goal and two assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 win over the host Washington Capitals on Saturday night. A.J. Greer had a

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 17

Nikolaj Ehlers' hat trick helps Hurricanes dominate Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes exorcised some demons on Friday night, demolishing the back-to-back defending champion Florida Panthers 9-1.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 16

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Artremi Panarin, and Trade Tiers

TSN: There is a lot of noise and speculation around the New York Rangers and GM Chris Drury, according to Darren Dreger. Artemi Panarin is a pending UFA with a full no-movement clause.

Uvis Balinskis News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Panthers Lock Up Defenseman With Two-Year Extension

Uvis Balinskis is going to be a Florida Panther for at least two more years. The Panthers, who are in the midst of an up-and-down season that’s been filled to the brim with injuries, announced they had signed the Latvian defenseman to a two-year contract extension on Jan.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky Is Struggling Mightly Recently

The Florida Panthers are fighting for their playoff lives as they recently entered the second half of their 2025-26 campaign. With a record of 24-18-3 and 51 points, they sit two points out of the final wild card spot controlled by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Brandon Montour News / Professor Press Box / January 13

By the Numbers: How Brandon Montour Helped Give #62 Meaning in the NHL

By the numbers, number “62” isn’t supposed to mean much in the NHL. It’s not a classic defenseman’s number, not one that jumps out on a roster sheet. But watch Brandon Montour for a few shifts and that changes quickly.