The defending champions are about to start their new season, and their most ferocious Panther is not in the team. 22 goals and 35 assists for a total of 57 points—this was Matthew Tkachuk’s record in 52 games for the Florida Panthers last season before he was injured. He did return in the postseason, tied for the team lead with 23 points (8 goals, 15 assists) in 23 playoff games, and capped off Florida’s championship run by scoring the clinching goal in Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. delivering a crucial performance when it mattered most. Now that he is missing the 2025 season, it leaves a very important spot empty in the team. But the Florida coach has confidence in the replacement, Brad Marchand.

Florida Panthers reporter Jameson Olive reported Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice

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