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Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk
By Rubén Rosario at WSVN 7 News
· June 22, 2026
· 4 min read
(AP) — Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa finalized a deal Sunday night, with Florida sending four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk — the brother of Panthers star Matthe
Key takeaway “Brady is a dynamic competitor and one of the most physical and relentless forwards in the league,” Panthers hockey operations president and general manager Bill Zito said.
Why this matters in The Miami
The Panthers' acquisition of Brady Tkachuk is a significant boost to the team's roster, and his arrival in South Florida is likely to generate excitement among hockey fans in Miami . As the team continues its pursuit of championship hockey, the addition of an elite player like Tkachuk strengthens the Panthers' chances of making a deep playoff run. With his brother Matthew already established as a key player for the team, the Tkachuk brothers' reunion on the ice is expected to bring a new level of energy and competitiveness to the Panthers' games. For fans in Miami, this move means they can look forward to watching two of the NHL's top players in action at the FLA Live Arena, and the team's increased chances of success may attract new fans to the sport. The Panthers' commitment to building a winning team is a positive development for the local sports scene.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa finalized a deal Sunday night, with Florida sending four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk — the brother of Panthers star Matthe
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