Flames trading star Matthew Tkachuk to Panthers in NHL blockbuster

The Islanders noticed one other potential ex-Flames goal go elsewhere.

Calgary traded Matthew Tkachuk to the Panthers in alternate for a monster haul of Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt and a 1st spherical decide, in accordance with Frank Seravalli of Day by day Faceoff.

Matthew Tkachuk
Matthew Tkachuk
AP

Tkachuk had been anticipated to be dealt earlier than August 11 amid stories he wouldn’t signal an extension with the Flames. He arrives to Florida with an extension in place, in accordance with the report.

Islanders normal supervisor Lou Lamoriello had mentioned he needed to improve the group’s ahead unit, and the 24-year-old star introduced an intriguing — albeit unlikely — possibility.

Tkachuk scored 42 targets and added 62 assists in a breakout 2021-22 season.

As they did after lacking out on Johnny Gaudreau, the Islanders should look some place else for a ahead improve.

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