Matthew Tkachuk

Opinion: Florida Can Go Back-To-Back As Stanley Cup Champions & Here’s Why

As the Florida Panthers spend the summer celebrating their Stanley Cup win, it begs the question: Can they repeat as Cup Champions? I think they can, as their roster is still extremely strong despite losing some pieces to free agency. The core forwards that were up for contract Zito locked up long-term, ensuring little change […]

The Florida Panthers Journey To The Stanley Cup

Florida achieving its ultimate goal of winning its first Stanley Cup finally came to fruition in 2024 after a seven-game thriller of a Cup Final series. However, this success didn’t just happen in the 2023-2024 season; things started far earlier than this season, with Florida GM Bill Zito making massive moves to change things in […]

Claude Giroux Shot against Columbus Blue Jackets

Ottawa Senators 2024-25 Schedule Announced

Following a lackluster season, the Ottawa Senators are gearing up for a strong return in the 2024-2025 campaign. The team announced the regular season schedule today, revealing key dates to mark on your calendar.

USA Announces First Players for 4 Nations Face-Off

Just a little under eight hours before the 2024 draft kicks off Sweden, Finland, Canada and USA announced the first six players for their 4 Nations rosters. The players announced were Jack Eichel (Vegas Golden Knights), Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs), Matthew Tkachuk (Florida Panthers), Adam Fox (New York Rangers), Quinn Hughes (Vancouver Canucks), and […]

Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Game 7 | 06/24/2024

“Well, well, well. How the turntables” – Michael Scott It’s surreal how much can change within a week. I try to come across as being on the more optimistic side with some of my Hockey takes, but even I wouldn’t have expected this after how the series started. I felt the Edmonton Oilers would at least […]

The Edmonton Oilers Have “Dragged the Panthers Back to Alberta”

Halfway There! The Edmonton Oilers pulled off a 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in a thrilling Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida. The Oilers took an early 3-0 lead in the first period with goals by Connor Brown, Zach Hyman, and Connor McDavid. Although the Panthers managed to narrow the […]

Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Game 5 | 06/18/2024

They live to play another La Bamba. But the Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship and denied the Dallas Mavericks their chance at making a comeback from 3-0 down. I hope that not too many Hockey fans are superstitious. The idea of miraculously forcing Game 7 is still the biggest mountain to climb when you […]

Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Game 4 | 06/15/2024

I wonder if during practice, the players put on a famous speech scene from a sports movie to maybe pump them up a bit more. After Game 2, Connor McDavid said, “I look forward to people doubting us again.” Then after Game 3, he looked more shocked in his presser about the situation the Edmonton […]

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 3 Recap | 06/14/2024

One of my all-time favorite quotes from a sporting coach comes from the Nebraska Cornhuskers Women’s Volleyball Head Coach John Cook, “Defense wins championships,” his entire coaching philosophy is built around that. Head Coach Paul Maurice has implemented a similar philosophy since joining the Panthers last season; any player who’s been interviewed has at some […]

Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Game 1 | 06/08/2024

That time off was the longest week of our lives, and it’s a continuation into the longest month of our lives. The vibes of 2006 have traveled to the year 2024. I’ve been playing Nickelback’s Saving Me at full volume all week long. Before I started typing up this piece, I revisited some of my […]