The Flames and Panthers completed a blockbuster trade Friday night, with Calgary sending Matthew Tkachuk to Florida for Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt and a lottery-protected first-round pick. As part of the trade, the Panthers are also signing Tkachuk to an eight-year extension worth $9.5 million a year.
Tkachuk, who entered the offseason as a restricted free agent, recently told Calgary he was unwilling to sign a long-term extension with the team. Tkachuk was an All-Star last year, totaling 42 goals and 104 points overall after playing in all 82 games.
With Johnny Gaudreau signing in Columbus, Calgary has now lost its top two point-scorers from last year’s Pacific Division champion team.