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Matthew Tkachuk opens up on the emotional toll of losing Sergei Bobrovsky and Evan Rodrigues, calling Bobrovsky the backbone of their Cup runs and Rodrigues a playoff legend. Despite the heartbreak, Tkachuk is optimistic about the Panthers’ future with new goalie Jacob Markstrom — a former teammate he’s already connected with and believes can carry the team forward. The trade for Markstrom came at...

Florida Panthers unleash a high-octane opening night lineup, pairing star newcomer Brady Tkachuk with Sasha Barkov and Sam Reinhart on the top line to test chemistry and firepower. The second line features Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett, and Matthew Tkachuk — a proven trio with added speed. Third line brings back playoff dynamo Eetu Luostarinen, Anton Lundell, and Brad Marchand, whose health is the...

Sergei Bobrovsky, the goalie who carried the Florida Panthers to three Stanley Cup Finals, is leaving for Toronto on a $21M, 3-year deal — setting up a new goaltending duo of Markstrom and Schmid. Tkachuk, his longtime teammate, hailed Bobrovsky as irreplaceable, calling him the rock the team relied on in every game, a relentless worker, and an elite teammate. Their four-year run together included...

Garnet Hathaway is headed to Florida, traded from Philly for draft picks, bringing his signature physicality and relentless energy to the Panthers. A veteran with over 600 NHL games and a top-tier hit leader, Hathaway thrives on the penalty kill and thrives on being a noticeable, hard-working presence. GM Bill Zito sees his competitive edge as a perfect fit, while Hathaway is thrilled to reunite w...

Matthew Tkachuk opens up emotionally about the trade sending Evan Rodrigues to the Devils, calling him a vital “Swiss Army knife” whose presence was key to their two Stanley Cup wins — “we wouldn’t have won without him.” Though he respects the team’s cap management strategy, Tkachuk admits it’s “really, really sad” to see a championship brother go, even reaching out to Devils star Jack Hughes to m...

Six years ago, Florida Hockey Now launched with a mission: to deliver deep, passionate coverage of the Florida Panthers. Since July 8, 2016, we’ve published over 5,300 stories, chronicling the team’s meteoric rise—from pandemic-era uncertainty to two Stanley Cup championships. Through coaching shifts, blockbuster trades, and wild playoff runs, we’ve stayed committed to bringing you the best insigh...

The Florida Panthers are in the midst of a jersey number shuffle this offseason, with returning players like Jacob Markstrom snagging number 25 and Radko Gudas switching to number 6 after Dmitry Kulikov claimed his old spot—igniting a debate over who wore number 6 better: Jaycob Megna (Stanley Cup champ) or Jason Wooley (first Cup Final in ’96). Brady Tkachuk brings his own legacy to number 8, whi...