SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers acquired forward Brady Tkachuk in a trade that reunites him with brother Matthew Tkachuk and positions the franchise as a Stanley Cup contender again, according to the NHL.
The deal brings together two of the league’s best players in goals from tips and deflections, a category where both Brady and Matthew Tkachuk rank among the NHL’s elite, according to NHL EDGE puck and player tracking data. Brady Tkachuk also grades out as one of the league’s top forwards in offensive zone time, a metric that measures sustained pressure in the attacking end.
The Panthers won the Stanley Cup in 2024 with Matthew Tkachuk as a centerpiece of the roster but have not returned to the final since. The addition of Brady Tkachuk gives Florida a second high-volume forward capable of generating scoring chances in tight around the net.
NHL EDGE tracking data, which uses cutting-edge player and puck tracking technology, identified three underlying statistical reasons Brady Tkachuk could push the Panthers back into championship contention. His ability to score on tips and deflections mirrors his brother’s skill set, giving Florida a rare pairing of forwards who thrive in the same high-value scoring areas.
The Panthers’ next moves will determine whether the roster around the Tkachuk brothers is deep enough to compete for a title when the 2026-27 NHL season opens in October.