Brady Tkachuk traded to Panthers, joins brother Matthew in Florida

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Brady Tkachuk traded to Panthers, joins brother Matthew in Florida
Summary

Brady Tkachuk has been traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers, according to multiple sources. The deal involves four draft picks heading to Ottawa, including two first-round selections in the upcoming draft. This trade allows Brady to play alongside his brother Matthew on a Panthers team that previously won two Stanley Cups but missed the playoffs this past season. As part of the deal, Brady will continue under contract with Florida until 2028, with an average annual cap hit of $8.2 million. The Senators aim to leverage their newly acquired draft picks for future improvements.

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By the Numbers
  • Brady Tkachuk dealt to Panthers from Senators for multiple draft picks
  • Panthers acquire two first-round picks in the upcoming draft
  • Brady joins brother Matthew, who has been with Florida
  • Brady's contract lasts until 2028, averaging $8.2 million per year
  • Senators look to improve future roster through acquired draft capital
Latest Updates
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  • 10:10 PMYahoo SportsBrady Tkachuk trade details: Why Panthers are pairing Senators captain with brother in blockbuster deal
What they're saying
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Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa were finalizing a deal where Florida would send four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk, a person familiar with the terms said Sunday. The picks were Florida's first-rounder this year, No. 9 overall, along with two picks acquired earlier Sunday in the Panthers' move to send Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle, and another first-rounder in 2029.

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Brady Tkachuk, captain of the Ottawa Senators, was dealt to the Florida Panthers, sources said Sunday, for a host of draft picks, allowing the wing to join his brother, Matthew, on a two-time Stanley Cup champion team that missed the playoffs this year.

ESPNby Emily Kaplan
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The Florida Panthers are reportedly closing in on a blockbuster deal to acquire star RW Matthew Tkachuk's brother, Brady Tkachuk.

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