The Florida Panthers on Sunday placed star winger Matthew Tkachuk on long-term injured reserve, a move that gives them significant salary cap flexibility needed after their blockbuster trade

Go. episode, on the Florida Panthers, and if Matthew Tkachuk ‘s injury opens up an opportunity for the Panthers to go after a defenseman like Seth Jones. They could use a right-handed defenseman. Friedman: “Matthew Tkachuk,

The Avalanche are finally back in action today. Seth Jones sounds ready to move on from Chicago. Also, Matthew Tkachuk is out and Sidney Crosby might be. All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily —.

Dealing with a lower-body injury, Tkachuk has been ailing since the second game of the 4 Nations Face-Off when he missed the final 12:36 of a 3-1 win for Team USA over Canada. After having to sit out the final game of the round robin, Tkachuk took the ice for just 6:47 in a 3-2 overtime loss to Canada in the championship game on Feb. 20.

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Matthew Tkachuk will be out for “an extended period of time” for the Florida Panthers with a lower-body injury, general manager Bill Zito said Monday. “We hope to get him back for the playoffs,” Zito said.

Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito issued an honest statement, announcing when the team expects Matthew Tkachuk to return from his injury.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss the remainder of the NHL regular season with a groin injury he sustained in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the team announced Monday.

After acquiring Chicago Blackhawks defender Seth Jones, the Florida Panthers made a critical announcement on Matthew Tkachuk's season.