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Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk Has Surgery, Will Miss Start of Season

Florida faces cap juggling via potential LTIR with his return timing uncertain.

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Overview

  • ESPN reports, citing an NHL source, that Tkachuk underwent surgery this month and will not be ready for opening night.
  • No firm recovery date has been set, with multiple outlets indicating a possible return around January.
  • The All-Star revealed he suffered a torn adductor and sports hernia at February’s 4 Nations Face-Off, yet he produced 23 points in 23 playoff games during Florida’s championship run.
  • PuckPedia lists the Panthers about $4.5 million over the $95.5 million cap; using LTIR on Tkachuk and his $9.5 million hit could create roughly $5 million of short-term space but would complicate his in-season activation.
  • A January comeback would keep his 2026 Olympic selection viable with limited tune-up time, and coverage outlines options from internal promotions to short-term additions while he recovers.