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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Florida Panthers top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The Florida Panthers successfully defended their Stanley Cup championship back in June. They are the two-time defending champions and hope to achieve something that hasn’t been seen since the 1980s.

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Matthew Tkachuk 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

Matthew Tkachuk 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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Panthers sign former 1st-round pick to 1-year contract

The Florida Panthers have added a depth piece in the wake of the Matthew Tkachuk surgery news, signing forward Luke Kunin to a one-year, league minimum contract worth $775,000, the team announced.

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.

Matthew Tkachuk 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 / House of Hockey / August 22

Florida Panthers Unexpectedly Sign Feared Enforcer in Free Agency

The Florida Panthers, who are the 2x defending Stanley Cup champions, have signed former Minnesota Wild 1st round Draft pick and UFA forward Luke Kunin to a 1 year contract.

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / August 22

Florida Panthers Will Be Without Star Until January

Matthew Tkachuk will miss the start of the 2025-26 season following surgery over the summer. The timetable for his return is unclear, but it appears the forward will be out until at least January.

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Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / August 22

Panthers Culture Led to Defenseman’s Offseason Decision

Originally drafted first overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers, Aaron Ekblad has blossomed into the team's top defenseman and a massive piece of their consecutive Stanley Cup championships, something that has reinforced his love for the team and city.

Matthew Tkachuk 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.

Matthew Tkachuk 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.

Matthew Tkachuk 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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Panthers sign Luke Kunin to one-year contract

The Stanley Cup champions have added a little bit of depth to their forward group. On Friday, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito announced that the team has signed forward Luke Kunin to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season.

Uvis Balinskis News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Uvis Balinskis’ Time as a Panther May Be Coming to an End

The Florida Panthers are in their celebration era as they are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. They look to win their third straight and join the 1981, 1982, and 1983 New York Islanders in accomplishing the feat.

Paul Maurice News / Hockey Latest / August 19

Party in the Woods: Paul Maurice Celebrates With Stanley Cup at Unexpected Winnipeg Location

The party continues for Stanley Cup-winning coach Paul Maurice, as he took the trophy to Winnipeg and celebrated with it at the famous Lake of the Woods.

Evan Rodrigues News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Bruins Could Land Evan Rodrigues in Suggested Cap Dump Trade With Panthers

The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins are on two different sides of the league right now. The Panthers are going to try and make another deep run into the postseason and push for their third consecutive Stanley Cup, while the Bruins are trying to rebuild from the ground up after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign.

Evan Cormier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 15

Panthers organization finds way to retain veteran goaltender

The Panthers organization is retaining goaltender Evan Cormier on an AHL contract with the Charlotte Checkers.

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Carter Berger News / Inside The Rink / August 14

AHL: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Sign Carter Berger

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are reportedly signing 25-year-old defenseman Carter Berger to an AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. Berger played in one game for the Hartford Wolf Pack last season; he didn’t record a point in that game.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / August 14

Panthers sign Mike Benning to one-year deal

The Florida Panthers have announced that defenseman Mike Benning has been signed to a one-year contract with a $775,000 cap hit. Benning was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with a $916,667 cap hit.

Brad Marchand News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 10

Panthers’ Brad Marchand names 2 big reasons behind 6-year contract

The Florida Panthers won their second consecutive Stanley Cup in 2025. Even with so many core players signed long term, they were able to keep their three big free agents.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Aaron Ekblad Gets Brutally Honest on Panthers 3-Peat Chances

The Florida Panthers are the class of the NHL following another Stanley Cup Final win. This marks two straight titles for the Panthers, and the team will be looking to go after a three-peat next season.

Evan Rodrigues News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Evan Rodrigues Panicked Over Rumored Trade to Bruins

Evan Rodrigues had a brief moment of panic during last season’s NHL trade deadline — and it had nothing to do with his play. According to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Florida Panthers forward feared he was part of the package sent to acquire Brad Marchand, thanks to some well-timed pranks in the dressing room.