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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
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
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL trade news: Edmonton Oilers offer max-term deal to Trent Frederic just hours after Stanley Cup loss
Edmonton Oilers center Trent Frederic (21) (Credit: Getty Images) After losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, most teams would take a breath before launching into contract talks. But Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman appears to be wasting no time. Reports now confirm that the team is working on a max-term eight-year deal with forward Trent Frederic, a move that's catching many off guard. Frederic, who was acquired mid-season from the Boston Bruins, played a minor role in the Oilers' postseason, notching only four points. He appeared in just one regular-season game after arriving in Edmonton. Despite his limited involvement, Bowman is clearly banking on Frederic's upside and long-term value. Trent Frederic's past stats show potential but raise questions In 2023–24 with the Boston Bruins, Trent Frederic had a breakout campaign, scoring 18 goals and tallying 40 points across 79 games. Before his injury this season, he managed eight goals and 15 points in 57 games. Those numbers aren't elite, but they are steady for a middle-six forward. Edmonton likely sees Frederic as a valuable depth piece, someone who can be a physical presence and offer secondary scoring. However, critics argue the contract term is a risky gamble, especially since Frederic hasn't had the opportunity to showcase himself in a playoff setting consistently. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indian Truck Driver Now Earns ₹2.9 Crore Monthly (See how) prestigetrophy Learn More Undo Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard remain top priority While the Trent Frederic deal is making headlines, it's not the main storyline fans were expecting to hear after the Stanley Cup Final. The real spotlight is on superstars Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard, both of whom become eligible for contract extensions when NHL free agency begins on July 1. McDavid, widely considered the best player in the world, has two years remaining on his deal, but locking him in long-term will be Edmonton's biggest challenge. Bouchard, meanwhile, emerged as a defensive powerhouse this postseason and is due for a significant raise as well. Read more: NHL trade rumor: Don Cherry fuels spicy Brad Marchand conspiracy with wild Bruins return claim after Panthers Cup win The NHL offseason is officially underway, and Edmonton is wasting no time making headlines. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
