NHL 2024- 2025 Out of Town III: Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk out for regular season with groin injury

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Smart move by FLA. Groins, like hamstrings, are a nagging thing that take time. Last thing they need is it flaring up and not fully healing before playoffs. Meanwhile they have cash to spend at the candy store.
 
Elliotte Friedman was apparently caught off guard by some details on contracts the Oilers signed.

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Upon this tweet, multiple hockey fans took a gander at puckpedia and came to the conclusion; wtf is Edmonton doing?

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9 of their top forwards have some form of trade protection lmao. The shield is trade/no trade list whereas the anchor aptly represents a full NMC.

Why in the f*** is Jeff Skinner, a guy who got bought out by his last team somehow so privileged enough to get a NMC on a one year deal?
 
They don't need all that cash to acquire Brad. I would love to see it they have a great team already
He would certainly have a shot at Cup there & continue to be pain in Leafs butt.That said ,what would they get back?

Do we have any interest in somosvevich? Idk if I'm off base there though.
Ex Michigan guy who has 10 goals last I saw and can skate.
 
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He would certainly have a shot at Cup there & continue to be pain in Leafs butt.That said ,what would they get
The Panthers haven't drafted in the first round in three years, but they won the Cup and are still contenders (which frankly isn't always a guarantee) moving forward. We're pretty sure any NHL team will take that trade-off. While their prospect pool isn't the deepest as a result, there's still value.
Take winger Mackie Samoskevich, for example, who is probably headed to the NHL sooner rather than later. He looked great making the jump to the pro game last season, playing for the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL. His puck-handling skills are fantastic and he pairs that with great vision; he's more a playmaker than a scorer for sure. His defensive decision-making has improved, but we'd like to see further growth in his decision-making with the puck, as he can sometimes favor the risky play.
Other notable Panthers prospects:
  • Gracyn Sawchyn: Sawchyn, a center out of the WHL, is still raw but has very appealing tools. His puck handling and passing grab the eye, and he's able to push the pace of the game. We'd like to see him put those tools together and boost his offensive production this season.
  • Mike Benning: Benning is a smaller defenseman who has made the leap from NCAA to AHL, and though he's not very physical, what's appealing about Benning's game is his brain. He's not dynamic and flashy offensively, but he's able to manipulate opponents and knows how to decide what risks to take. Pair that with his mobility and Benning could make an appealing, steady addition to Florida's blue line if it all pans out.
  • Linus Eriksson: Immediate analysis of Eriksson is that the center has a high floor. He's strong on the boards including creating chances for teammates, and he doesn't cheat defensively. We're hoping to see his playmaking ability continue to evolve at the pro levels in Sweden this season.
 
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The Panthers haven't drafted in the first round in three years, but they won the Cup and are still contenders (which frankly isn't always a guarantee) moving forward. We're pretty sure any NHL team will take that trade-off. While their prospect pool isn't the deepest as a result, there's still value.
Take winger Mackie Samoskevich, for example, who is probably headed to the NHL sooner rather than later. He looked great making the jump to the pro game last season, playing for the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL. His puck-handling skills are fantastic and he pairs that with great vision; he's more a playmaker than a scorer for sure. His defensive decision-making has improved, but we'd like to see further growth in his decision-making with the puck, as he can sometimes favor the risky play.
Other notable Panthers prospects:
  • Gracyn Sawchyn: Sawchyn, a center out of the WHL, is still raw but has very appealing tools. His puck handling and passing grab the eye, and he's able to push the pace of the game. We'd like to see him put those tools together and boost his offensive production this season.
  • Mike Benning: Benning is a smaller defenseman who has made the leap from NCAA to AHL, and though he's not very physical, what's appealing about Benning's game is his brain. He's not dynamic and flashy offensively, but he's able to manipulate opponents and knows how to decide what risks to take. Pair that with his mobility and Benning could make an appealing, steady addition to Florida's blue line if it all pans out.
  • Linus Eriksson: Immediate analysis of Eriksson is that the center has a high floor. He's strong on the boards including creating chances for teammates, and he doesn't cheat defensively. We're hoping to see his playmaking ability continue to evolve at the pro levels in Sweden this season.
Samoskevich has already made that jump.He scored his 10th the other night.I watched him a bit with Michigan and he has some skill.I don't know much about the others but I will check their profiles out .I would want Samoskevich + for Marchand.Good stuff by you though putting this together
 
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