Panthers Get Generational Talent in Tkachuk but Drastically Overpay
The Florida Panthers turned the hockey world upside down just before midnight eastern time on July 22 as they announced arguably the biggest trade of the offseason so far. Matthew, son of NHL legend Keith Tkachuk and brother of Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk, was drafted sixth overall in 2016 by the Flames. Then in his sophomore campaign, he tallied 49 points (24 goals, 25 assists) in eight fewer games than he played the previous season. In addition, he owns for points, assists, games played, points in a single season and assists in a single season. Although he struggled mightily in the playoffs last season, he was on the top pairing with and had his own career year with 44 points (eight goals, 36 assists) through 80 games and a plus-40 rating....
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