Brady Tkachuk praises new teammate Brad Marchand after Panthers trade
After the Florida Panthers acquired Brady Tkachuk from Ottawa, the forward expressed excitement about playing alongside former Bruins captain Brad Marchand.
Florida secured Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators in a deadline deal that also brings him together with his brother Matthew, who has been a key player for the Panthers since a 2022 trade. Tkachuk, a former captain of Ottawa, spoke on the Wingmen podcast about his eagerness to team up with Brad Marchand, the ex-Bruins captain who was traded to Florida in 2025 and later signed a six-year, $31.5 million extension. He described the opportunity as a privilege and said he will defer to the coaching staff’s plans.
Marchand, who captained Boston after Patrice Bergeron’s retirement, helped the Bruins win a first-round series before being dealt to the Panthers, the team that eliminated Boston in consecutive playoffs. The Panthers missed the playoffs after a season plagued by injuries, but hope to return to contention with Tkachuk’s addition.
Why it matters
The trade reshapes the Panthers' roster and adds excitement for fans as two high-profile players join forces.
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