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Panthers GM: Matthew Tkachuk out until 'December-ish'

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk is expected to be sidelined until sometime in December as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn adductor muscle and a sports hernia, general manager Bill Zito said Wednesday.

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Matthew Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Panthers That Will Step Up in Tkachuk’s Absence

The Florida Panthers will start their season on Oct. 7 as defending Stanley Cup Champions for the second season in a row. They look to replicate the early 1980s New York Islanders and win their third straight championship.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 11

Matthew Tkachuk: Missing Season Start, Pushing for NHL and Olympic Return

Matthew Tkachuk has built his career on grit, determination, and the ability to shine when the stakes are highest. Now, the Florida Panthers star faces one of his toughest challenges yet: recovering from offseason surgery in time to return to the NHL and help lead Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

NHL News / House of Hockey / September 6

McDavid vs. Tkachuk: The Selfish Leadership Divide That's Made the Difference in Panthers-Oilers Finals

The Panthers have beaten the Oilers in back-to-back Cup Finals, and now Matthew Tkachuk has revealed the major difference between the two teams. In the past two seasons, the Florida Panthers have emerged victorious over the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals, and as a result, they've claimed glory over two of the NHL's biggest stars.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 5

NHL 26 review: The smartest hockey game ever?

Another year, another opportunity for gamers around the globe to bash the EA Sports NHL franchise…or is it? For what seems like forever, fans have clamored for a game with consistency and realism, attributes that can be tough to obtain even with today’s technology, especially when creating a game that features action as fast and fluid as hockey.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Disturbed, Spiritbox highlight EA Sports NHL 26 soundtrack

EA Sports revealed the soundtrack for NHL 26 on Thursday, with bands like Disturbed, Spiritbox, Silverstein and Turnstile headlining the list. The announcement comes just over a week before the game is released Sept.

NHL News / ESPN / September 2

Five months from Olympics, here's what you should know about Team USA men's hockey

Will Matthew Tkachuk be healthy enough to play? Can Tage Thompson crack the lineup? We look at some of the biggest topics coming out of the recent orientation camp.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

2025-26 Oilers Can Take Lessons From Islanders’ Dynasty Teams

Moments after the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup this past June, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan,

Matthew Tkachuk News / House of Hockey / August 29

Matthew Tkachuk's Concerning Return Timeline Leaks After Insider Update

The return of Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk could be earlier than expected per the latest report from NHL analyst David Pagnotta. Matthew Tkachuk won't be available for the Florida Panthers to begin the year, as he recently underwent surgery to fix the number of injuries that he played through during the postseason.

Matthew Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Matthew Tkachuk’s Surgery Changes Landscape for Panthers’ Roster

The Florida Panthers are about to enter the 2025-26 season hungrier than ever. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, they look to be the first team since the New York Islanders in 1981, 1982, and 1983 to win three straight championships.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 27

Guerin: USA Hockey expects Matthew Tkachuk to be back for 2026 Winter Olympics

USA Hockey’s brass seems confident it will have one of its star players ready for the 2026 Winter Olympics. While speaking to the media at the U.S. Men’s

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Around the NHL: Canadiens’ Suzuki excited about new direction, Panthers’ Tkachuk out until 2026

Welcome back to our last Around the NHL of August. The NHL’s offseason continues for another few weeks, as training camps are just around the corner. While the summer hasn’t necessarily been as busy with blockbuster-type transactions, there’s been plenty of entertainment throughout the 2025 offseason.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / August 25

Panthers Superstar Undergoes Surgery

It’s been expected for the entire summer that Florida Panthers superstar Matthew Tkachuk would require surgery and miss an extended period of time. The exact timing of the surgery was a mystery, but after helping his team win back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, Tkachuk finally underwent surgery for some long-needed physical repairs.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / August 24

Matthew Tkachuk's Numerous Injuries Shown on Full Display in Newly-Released Picture

Matthew Tkachuk fought through many injuries this summer, and now the extent of the injuries to the Panthers star have been shown in this latest photo.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / August 23

'More Cap Manipulation?': Journalist Calls Out Florida Panthers for Possibly Exploiting LTIR Loophole

The Florida Panthers have been masters of manipulating the LTIR rules, and now Sam Bernardi has suggested more is on the way for Matthew Tkachuk. Over

Florida Panthers News / NHL Rumors / August 23

NHL News: Matthew Tkachuk and NHL World Cup of Hockey

The Florida Panthers will be without forward Matthew Tkachuk for the start of the 2025-26 season. He will begin the season on LTIR after off-season surgery on the injuries he suffered “most likely” at the Four Nations Faceoff representing Team USA.

Florida Panthers News / Oilersnation / August 23

NHL Notebook: Matthew Tkachuk undergoes surgery, could be out until January

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery, per The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta.

Florida Panthers News / Total Apex Sports / August 23

Matthew Tkachuk Surgery Setback Deals Blow to Florida Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk, the fiery left-winger who has become synonymous with the team’s recent championship success, underwent surgery and will miss a significant portion of the 2025-26 season.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / August 23

Matthew Tkachuk May Miss All of 2025 After Ungoing Surgery for Injury Suffered at Four Nations Faceoff

Matthew Tkachuk's status for this season is in doubt, and now David Pagnotta has reported the Panthers star may miss the remainder of 2025. The 2024/25

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / August 22

Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk to miss start of season after undergoing surgery: report

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is slated to miss the start of the 2025-26 NHL regular season after undergoing surgery to address injuries that kept him off the ice for a significant chunk of 2024-25, according to a new report by The Fourth Period insider David Pagnotta.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 22

New Timeline: Matthew Tkachuk to Miss Start of Season After Surgery

The Florida Panthers will start the 2025-26 NHL season without one of their biggest stars. Matthew Tkachuk underwent surgery a few weeks ago to repair a torn adductor muscle and sports hernia, injuries he originally sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Panthers will be without Matthew Tkachuk for a while

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk underwent a procedure “a few weeks ago,” and could miss as much as the first four months of the 2025-26 campaign.

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Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 9

Matthew Tkachuk Weighs Surgery Decision: Miss Regular or Post Season?

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is still weighing whether to undergo offseason surgery for a torn adductor muscle — a choice that could sideline him for the first two to three months of the 2025–26 NHL season, according to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 8

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NHL Notebook: Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk ‘undecided’ about surgery that could delay start to 2025-26 season

Just days after being named to the cover of EA Sports’ NHL 26, Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk may not be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season.