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19 hours ago
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Brady Tkachuk Hopes Senators Can Emulate Panthers' Blueprint: 'If That's The Team That We Can Be In Ottawa, That Would Be A Pretty Good Team'
Standing on the confetti-covered ice in a pair of jeans and a baseball hat, the guy posing for photos next to the Stanley Cup looked like just another family member who wanted to get in on the celebrations following the Florida Panthers' championship win on Tuesday. Except this wasn't just another family member. Advertisement It was Brady Tkachuk, whose day job is captaining the Ottawa Senators. However, on this night, he was Brady Tkachuk, the unofficial captain of the Matthew Tkachuk fan club. 'It's really cool. It's a dream come true. I'm just so happy for him,' Brady Tkachuk told The Hockey News. 'At the end of the day, he's worked so hard to get to this point, not just last year, but this year too, so it's perseverance. I'm just really and truly so happy for him and the ride he's been on.' The ride that Matthew Tkachuk has been on is one that Brady Tkachuk has had a front-seat for. The younger Tkachuk has been there since the beginning, whether it was shotgunning bears with fans inside Calgary's Saddledome when Matthew was playing for the Flames or helping him get dressed for games when a broken collarbone nearly kept him out of the 2023 Stanley Cup final. Advertisement Last year, the Tkachuks finally got to celebrate a championship together. And this year, they did it again. For Brady Tkachuk, it's been a bitter-sweet experience. Obviously, he's extremely happy for his brother's accomplishments. But a part of him also had to be wondering when — or if — his time would ever come. TikTok · Spittin Chiclets TikTok · Spittin Chiclets 11K likes, 49 comments. 'Brady Tkachuk is slowly becoming the most important member of the Calgary Flames.' Forget winning a championship. For the first six years of Brady Tkachuk's NHL career, he didn't even qualify for the playoffs. That drought finally came to an end this season, when the Ottawa Senators faced the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first-round of the playoffs. Tkachuk led the Sens with four goals and seven points, but the Senators ended up losing the hard-fought series in six games. Advertisement It was a small step and a small taste of what Matthew Tkachuk has gone through, having now played in 12 rounds and 67 games in the past three years. 'I mean, definitely. I think it's a longtime grind,' said Brady Tkachuk. 'The team that takes care of themselves, the team that at the end of the day is the hardest on teams and is the hardest to play against ends up winning. They did a great job. I'm just happy for his perseverance through his injury and his ability to show up in big moments.' Tkachuk Reacts To McDavid Losing In Another Stanley Cup Final: 'He's Going To Win One Day — Wherever It Is' Tkachuk Reacts To McDavid Losing In Another Stanley Cup Final: 'He's Going To Win One Day — Wherever It Is' Cue the Connor McDavid free agency rumors. Advertisement When asked if there was something he could learn from his brother's success over the years, Tkachuk said it was Matthew's approach to the playoffs. Two years ago, his brother played through a broken collarbone. This year, Matthew Tkachuk suffered an adductor muscle tear that was so severe that the muscle was practically torn off the bone. And yet, you wouldn't have known it based on his performance. Matthew Tkachuk finished the playoffs with eight goals and 23 points in 23 games. During the final, he had three goals and seven points in six games. 'To be honest with you, just being around him — the only time I've been around him is when we were leaving the house today — I saw him and his demeanour was cool, calm and collected,' said Tkachuk, who earlier this week was named to the U.S. Olympic Team, where he'll once again team up with his brother. 'He knew the series was going to be ended tonight. He played great. And I just learned a lot from the 4 Nations, to be honest with you. He's just a great guy to learn from.' Rats Reign Again: Florida Panthers Repeat As Stanley Cup Champs After Beating Edmonton Oilers Rats Reign Again: Florida Panthers Repeat As Stanley Cup Champs After Beating Edmonton Oilers SUNRISE, FLA. - The Cats came back, the very next year. Advertisement The Panthers, who have now won back-to-back championships and reached the final in each of the past three years, have also set an example for how Brady Tkachuk wants the Senators to play. 'I definitely think there were some things that we tried to emulate,' said Tkachuk. 'They're such a beast of a team. The way they play, I think every team is going to try to model themselves after that, because they play such a hard way and are hard to play against. 'If that's the team that we can be in Ottawa, that would be a pretty good team.' The Wraparound: Can The Panthers Keep Bennett And Marchand? The Wraparound: Can The Panthers Keep Bennett And Marchand? Welcome to the off-season. The Wraparound is here to discuss the NHL and more in rapid-fire topics. Featured Image: © Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images
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19 hours ago
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Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk Reveals Serious Injuries He Suffered
Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk played his last regular-season game of the 2024-25 season on Feb. 8 against the Ottawa Senators due to injury. He returned to action at the start of the playoffs, which Tkachuk openly admitted he was not sure he would be able to play until shortly before the post-season began. The Panthers certainly benefited with Tkachuk in the lineup during their Stanley Cup championship run, as he thrived this post-season. In 23 games, the 6-foot-2 winger posted eight goals, 23 points, and a plus-7 rating. This included recording three goals and seven points in six games in the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers. Advertisement Following the Panthers' Game 6 win, Tkachuk revealed his injuries, and they were certainly serious ones. While speaking to TNT Sports' Darren Pang, the Panthers star shared that he tore his adductor off the bone and had a hernia on the same side. "I tore my adductor off the bone and then had some hernia thing all on the same side. I wanted to throw in the towel a bunch of times," Tkachuk said. "I gotta thank a bunch of people for getting me healthy enough. I'm sure I wasn't the easiest to deal with. My fiancee did a great job with that on days when I probably wasn't in the best mood coming to the rink. My trainers, maybe when I wasn't in the best mood, when I was in pain. I just owe them so much." Tkachuk once again said he wasn't sure if we would be able to play this post-season and then said he felt better as the playoffs continued. Advertisement "I really didn't think I would be playing, or at least playing to my capabilities. The longer the playoffs went, the better I felt. I owe that to the guys for giving me some wiggle room to feel good." Now, Tkachuk's hard work to getting healthy paid off big time, as he is a Stanley Cup champion for the second year in a row and was one of Florida's top contributors in the process. LATEST STORIES FROM THE HOCKEY NEWS - FLORIDA Florida Panthers announce plans for Stanley Cup Championship parade along Fort Lauderdale Beach Sam Bennett Shows Brad Marchand Love After Panthers Cup Win Advertisement Brad Marchand Opens Up About Panthers Future After Stanley Cup Win Matthew Tkachuk Says This About Connor McDavid After Cup Win Amazingly, unbelievably, incredibly, the Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions Photo Credit: © Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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2 days ago
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Senators sign Zetterlund to new 3 year contract
Fabian Zetterlund will be spending three more seasons in Ottawa. The Senators announced the club signed the restricted free agent to a three-year, $12.8 million contract extension on Thursday. The 25-year-old Zetterlund was acquired by the Senators from the San Jose Sharks in March. The deal saw the Senators also acquire Tristen Robins and a 2025 fifth-round pick from San Jose in exchange for Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk and a 2025 second-round pick. 'We were pleased to acquire Fabian at the deadline last season and very happy to extend him for three more years,' Steve Staios, Senators president of hockey operations and general manager, said in a statement. 'He brings commitment and work ethic with a scoring touch to our group.' Zetterlund had two goals and three assists in 20 games with the Senators, and had 17 goals and 19 assists in 64 games with San Jose this past season. Zetterlund will be the fifth-highest paid forward on the Senators roster for the 2025-26 season. Tim Stutzle is scheduled to earn $8.35 million next season while Brady Tkachuk will earn $8.2 million, Dylan Cozens will earn $7.1 million, and Drake Batherson will earn $4.975 million. This is the second signing of a restricted free agent by the Senators this off-season. Earlier this month, the Sens signed Tyler Kleven to a two-year contract extension worth $1.6 million a year. Kleven had four goals and six assists this past season.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
NHL trade news: Ottawa Senators start offseason smartly with Fabian Zetterlund contract extension seen as ‘tidy bit of work' by Steve Staios
Ottawa Senators left wing Fabian Zetterlund (20) (Credit: Getty Images) The Ottawa Senators wasted no time setting the tone for their offseason. General Manager Steve Staios has made a calculated, impactful decision by signing forward Fabian Zetterlund to a three-year contract extension worth $4.275 million per season. Multiple insiders confirmed the move, and it immediately drew attention for its balance of value and upside. For a franchise that has seen inconsistent results over the past few seasons, this kind of measured roster building can serve as a turning point. It also hints that Staios intends to continue reshaping the team's identity through smart, mid-tier acquisitions rather than flashy splurges. Fabian Zetterlund brings scoring depth and lineup flexibility What makes the signing more impressive is the specific value Zetterlund adds to the Senators' forward unit. His ability to play up and down the lineup gives Ottawa versatility, a critical trait as they juggle chemistry among younger forwards like Ridly Greig and Shane Pinto. Zetterlund can comfortably fit on a second or third line, offer power play support, and serve as an insurance policy for injuries or slumps. Trade value and contract term show front office discipline The Senators acquired Fabian Zetterlund, along with forward Tristen Robins and a 2025 fourth-round pick, in exchange for Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 second-round pick. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo This trade, which initially flew under the radar, now looks much more favorable with Zetterlund under contract. Read more: NHL star player Brad Marchand and wife Katrina celebrate Stanley Cup win in Florida Panthers gear, sparking fresh buzz By starting with a move that reflects both restraint and foresight, Steve Staios has set the pace for what could be an offseason of smart, calculated roster building in Ottawa. The Senators may not be making blockbuster headlines yet, but they are certainly building a more competitive, coherent lineup. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
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2 days ago
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Senators resign Zetterlund to new 3 year contract
Fabian Zetterlund will be spending three more seasons in Ottawa. The Senators announced the club signed the restricted free agent to a three-year, $12.8 million contract extension on Thursday. The 25-year-old Zetterlund was acquired by the Senators from the San Jose Sharks in March. The deal saw the Senators also acquire Tristen Robins and a 2025 fifth round pick from San Jose in exchange for Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk and a 2025 second round pick. 'We were pleased to acquire Fabian at the deadline last season and very happy to extend him for three more years,' Steve Staios, Senators president of hockey operations and general manager, said in a statement. 'He brings commitment and work ethic with a scoring touch to our group.' Zetterlund had two goals and three assists in 20 games with the Senators, and had 17 goals and 19 assists in 64 games with San Jose this past season. Zetterlund will be the fifth-highest paid forward on the Senators roster for the 2025-26 season. Tim Stutzle is scheduled to earn $8.35 million next season while Brady Tkachuk will earn $8.2 million, Dylan Cozens will earn $7.1 million, and Drake Batherson will earn $4.975 million. This is the second signing of a restricted free agent by the Senators this off-season. Earlier this month, the Sens signed Tyler Kleven to a two-year contract extension worth $1.6 million a year. Kleven had four goals and six assists this past season.
