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Brady Tkachuk’s preseason Panthers debut gets ‘tremendous’ praise

The Florida Panthers traded for Brady Tkachuk this summer in a deal with the Ottawa Senators. Tkachuk reunited with his brother, Matthew Tkachuk, on the Panthers with this move.

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Matthew Tkachuk Sends a Warning to Former Linemates Now Reunited in Toronto

Jack Roslovic is getting the first crack at skating on the right side of Toronto’s top line alongside center Auston Matthews and left winger Matthew Knies at Maple Leafs training camp — a pairing that comes with some built-in chemistry.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 18

Several NHL players want to leave their team, but refuse to address it

There is a continuing summer-long trend of top NHL players trying to force their way into a new situation, but also pretending like the entire thing is not happening.

Kirill Marchenko noncommittal about future with Blue Jackets

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin breaks silence after trade request, but says little

Connor Hellebuyck, Jets headed for ugly split after goalie fails to report to camp

Extending Ryan Warsofsky makes sense in Macklin Celebrini era

Panthers get unwelcomed news on Brad Marchand, Jonah Gadjovich

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 17

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin breaks silence after trade request, but says little

Detroit Red Wings fans have been waiting to hear from forward Dylan Larkin all summer after he requested a trade away from the team at the start of the offseason.

Connor Hellebuyck, Jets headed for ugly split after goalie fails to report to camp

Sharks sign head coach Ryan Warsofsky to contract extension

Ryan Reaves announces retirement from NHL after 16 seasons

Devils veteran forward Nick Bjugstad out four to six months

Update emerges on Bruins' extension talks with Pavel Zacha

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Senators Make Decision on Brady Tkachuk’s First Game Back With Panthers

Brady Tkachuk spent eight seasons with the Ottawa Senators and five as their captain before a blockbuster offseason trade sent him to the Florida Panthers, creating an anticipated early-season reunion between the Atlantic Division rivals.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 31

The top 5 Oilers moments at the Saddledome

Since joining the NHL in 1979-80, the Edmonton Oilers have played more regular-season games at the Saddledome than any other arena outside of their two home rinks, Rogers Place and Rexall Place, with 125 regular-season games played in Calgary.

Florida Panthers News / Flamesnation / August 21

Classic Saddledome Moments: The time Matthew Tkachuk drew 14 minutes in penalties off a single hit (January 11, 2020)

As we enter the final season of hockey at the historic Saddledome, we thought we would spend some time celebrating the history of the iconic building. So, throughout August, we’re taking a look back at key games and key moments in Saddledome history.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

‘Canada Wasn’t Their Thing’: Sutter’s Explosive Take on Gaudreau and Tkachuk’s Exit

Darryl Sutter is part of one of the NHL’s most legendary coaching and playing families. Across his long career behind the bench, he coached in two separate stints for the Calgary Flames — 2002–06 and 2021–23 — and captured the Jack Adams Award in the 2021–22 season.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / August 20

Sutter: Flames 'should have known' Gaudreau and Tkachuk would leave

Five years later, and captain Mikael Backlund is the only player who remains from the 2021-22 Pacific Division-winning Calgary Flames team heading into 2026-27.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / August 6

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

The Panthers did not need to become a completely different team. They needed their stars back, more reliable goaltending and enough depth to survive another bruising season.

Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer

Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality

Penguins face uncomfortable reason stars don't want to play in Pittsburgh

Report: Red Wings hire search firm to find next general manager

Three under-the-radar free agents who are still unsigned

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22

Transaction Retrospective: Panthers Acquire Matthew Tkachuk

Four years ago, the NHL world was hit with a blockbuster trade between the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers. The Flames dealt Matthew Tkachuk, freshly off signing an eight-year, $76MM extension, along with a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Flames for Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, a conditional 2025 first-round pick, and Cole Schwindt.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Brady Tkachuk to make return to Ottawa on Oct. 21

The Ottawa Senators won’t have to wait long to welcome back their former captain. The NHL announced the schedule for the 2026-27 season on Thursday, and for many teams, the most notable games they like to mark down is the first time a former player returns with their new team.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 14

Five NHL teams that need injury luck on their side in 2026-27

Teams with depth typically can overcome injury issues, but even the deepest teams will run into problems if enough injuries occur.

Did the Capitals make the right move in re-signing Alex Ovechkin?

Flyers expected to sign Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale before hearings

Penguins hire Brandon Pridham as hockey operations consultant

Islanders sign Malte Gustafsson to entry-level contract

Wild sign Filip Ruzicka to entry-level contract

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Florida Panthers News / TheLeafsnation / July 12

Matthew Tkachuk lists Leafs’ Sergei Bobrovsky as ‘backbone’ of Panthers’ Stanley Cup-winning teams

It may take some time to get used to Sergei Bobrovsky wearing No. 72 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and this dynamic may become more pronounced against divisional rivals.

NHL News / Flamesnation / July 11

Additional moves have made the Matthew Tkachuk trade tree really complicated

Way, way back in July 2022, restricted free agent forward Matthew Tkachuk informed the Calgary Flames that he wouldn’t be signing a long-term deal with the Flames.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Report: Tkachuk brothers' podcast 'caused some problems' in Senators dressing room

One of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason came before the draft in June when the Ottawa Senators traded captain and star winger Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers.

‘Alfie is forever an Ottawa Senators’: Michael Andlauer on Alfredsson’s departure to Leafs

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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.

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

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 21

Brady Tkachuk trade continues concerning trend for Canadian NHL teams

The Ottawa Senators made one of the first major blockbuster moves of the NHL offseason on Sunday when they traded their captain, Brady Tkachuk, to the Florida Panthers to reunite him with his brother, Matthew Tkachuk.

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

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

Why a Maple Leafs and Sabres blockbuster trade theory has legs

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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.

Brady Tkachuk trade continues concerning trend for Canadian teams

Kraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for two picks

Maple Leafs GM addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

Sabres have key to unlock Maple Leafs, Knies blockbuster trade

Why a Maple Leafs and Sabres blockbuster trade theory has legs

Three names Maple Leafs could still add to their blue line

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Matthew Tkachuk isn’t happy about not being in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers’ quest for a three-peat fell well short in 2025–26, as the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions failed to even qualify for the postseason.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk tried to deliver a message at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators. It failed spectacularly as the Senators dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1

Flyers' Porter Martone shows stage isn't too big vs. Penguins

Matt Boldy, Wild make big statement, rout Stars in series opener

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

Matthew Tkachuk Sides with Calgary in Latest Shot at Edmonton

Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers made their annual trip through Western Canada this week, and he, of course, found time to take a few jabs at the Edmonton Oilers along the way.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Oilers Ripped for Lack of Response to Matthew Tkachuk and Panthers

Thursday night’s rematch of the last two Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers didn’t have as much juice as many expected coming into the season, but that doesn’t excuse the performance from the home team.

Florida Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Matthew Tkachuk issues a warning to the Panthers after injury news

Things just got worse on Monday for the Florida Panthers.

Artemi Panarin would waive to join Oilers as rental in Cup chase

Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini wanted to throw it down on center ice

Surprising Barry Trotz decision gives Predators chance to reset

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Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 4

Matthew Tkachuk To Join Panthers On Road Trip, Return Uncertain

The Florida Panthers could receive a superstar addition during their upcoming six-game road-trip through Canada and the American East Coast. Winger Matthew Tkachuk has been practicing with the club for the last week and has a loose target for his return – but hasn’t yet stepped up to full-contact practice – per David Dwork of The Hockey News.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / December 28

Matthew Tkachuk practices with Panthers for first time in 2025-26

A positive sight in South Beach. On Sunday, Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk was seen skating with the team for the first time this season. Tkachuk was seen wearing a yellow, non-contact sweater during practice.