The Florida Panthers have recalled goaltender Chris Driedger from the minor leagues. He will fill the Panthers’ backup goalie role after the squad dealt Spencer Knight to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. To clear cap space for the move, Florida has also placed star Matthew Tkachuk on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury, per PuckPedia. Tkachuk sustained his … [Read more...] about Panthers Recall Chris Driedger, Place Matthew Tkachuk On LTIR
Panthers Acquire Seth Jones From Blackhawks
The Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The full trade sends Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Panthers for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2026 first-round pick, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. The first-round pick will become a 2027 pick if Florida decides to trade their 2026 pick … [Read more...] about Panthers Acquire Seth Jones From Blackhawks
Matthew Tkachuk Expected To Play Again This Season
The Panthers may have star winger Matthew Tkachuk out for more than the next few games, but his absence won’t persist for the rest of the season. Head coach Paul Maurice confirmed as such on the Joe Rose Show on Monday, saying “he’s playing for us this year” even with the “possibility [his recovery] a bit longer term” (via George Richards of Florida Hockey Now). Tkachuk missed … [Read more...] about Matthew Tkachuk Expected To Play Again This Season
Florida Panthers Recall Justin Sourdif
The Florida Panthers have added some bottom-six forward depth before their game tomorrow night against the Nashville Predators. Florida announced they’ve recalled Justin Sourdif from their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, who last played in the NHL on October 21, 2023. Although forward Matthew Tkachuk is dealing with a longer-term injury from the 4 Nations Face-Off, … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers Recall Justin Sourdif
Tkachuk Won’t Play Tonight, Will Be Evaluated In Coming Days
Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk won’t play against Seattle due to a lower-body injury. Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters including George Richards of Florida Hockey Now (Twitter link) that he will be assessed by Florida’s medical staff in the coming days to get a sense of how long he might be out for. ESPN’s John Buccigross adds (Twitter link) that the early sense is that … [Read more...] about Tkachuk Won’t Play Tonight, Will Be Evaluated In Coming Days