After two weeks of NHL trade rumors flying around on where Matthew Tkachuk could be traded to, we finally have a landing spot.
He has been traded to the Florida Panthers. Who saw that one coming??
“Matthew is a tenacious, physical competitor who possesses a tremendously unique skillset. He is a consistent elite offensive contributor and has emerged as one of the most complete and dynamic young players in the National Hockey League”
Bill Zito, Florida Panthers GM
Here is the Matthew Tkachuk trade breakdown:
The Florida Panthers receive:
- Matthew Tkachuk
- 2025 4th round pick.
The Calgary Flames receive:
- Jonathan Huberdeau
- MacKenzie Weegar
- Cole Schwindt
- 2025 1st round pick.
After the trade was completed, Tkachuk signed an 8-year contract extension worth $76 Million. View the Florida Panthers salary cap situation with Tkachuk’s contract added.
Matthew Tkachuk contract breakdown
| SEASON | NO-TRADE CLAUSE | SALARY CAP HIT |
| 2022-23 | None | $9,500,000 |
| 2023-24 | None | $9,500,000 |
| 2024-25 | None | $9,500,000 |
| 2025-26 | None | $9,500,000 |
| 2026-27 | None | $9,500,000 |
| 2027-28 | None | $9,500,000 |
| 2028-29 | None | $9,500,000 |
| 2029-30 | None | $9,500,000 |
| TOTAL | $76,000,000 |
