For the second straight summer, the Florida Panthers are celebrating a Stanley Cup championship. For the second straight summer, they are celebrating at the expense of the Edmonton Oilers.
However, in what comes as little surprise to anyone inside the organization, they will not start defense of their second title with a key piece of the team, and they are likely going to be without him well beyond the beginning of the 2025-26 season.
NHL insider reports Florida Panthers to begin 2025-26 season without star forward Matthew Tkachuk
Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported on Friday that Matthew Tkachuk underwent surgery and will miss the start of the season.