Source: Matthew Tkachuk to miss start of Panthers' season - ESPN
Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk underwent surgery this month and is expected to miss the start of the regular season, an NHL source told ESPN, confirming a report.
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US hockey star Brady Tkachuk opens up on Trump phone call ahead of 4-Nations face-off final vs Canada
'Outnumbered' panelists discuss the potential new gene testing requirement for athletes who wish to compete in women's Olympic events, which would comply with President Donald Trump's executive order protecting female sports.
No consensus Stanley Cup betting fave; Panthers still in mix - ESPN
Bookmakers across the sportsbook marketplace don't see one consensus Stanley Cup favorite as the Florida Panthers gear up to attempt a very rare NHL three-peat.
NHL betting: Sportsbooks split on Cup fave but public backing Panthers, Leafs - ESPN
It's very difficult to three-peat as champion in any major professional sport, but especially in the modern era of the NHL. The league has not seen any team win at least three consecutive Stanley Cups since the New York Islanders won four straight from 1980 to 1983; since the salary cap was implemented in 2005, only three teams have even repeated as champions.
Panthers finalizing extension with Niko Mikkola, sources say - ESPN
The Florida Panthers are finalizing a long-term extension with defenseman Niko Mikkola, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov set to miss months after surgery - ESPN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov could miss the entire regular season because of a knee injury, a major blow to the Panthers and their quest to win a third consecutive Stanley Cup.
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov needs help leaving ice after apparent leg injury
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov needed to be helped off the ice after appearing to sustain an injury to his right leg during the first full training camp practice of the season for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions on Thursday.
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov (leg) needs help leaving ice - ESPN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov needed to be helped off the ice Thursday after appearing to sustain an injury to his right leg during the first full training camp practice of the season for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.