Brady Tkachuk officially introduced as a Florida Panther

WOODS NEXT COURT HEARING IS SLATED FOR AUGUST 4TH. JUST DAYS AFTER THE BIG BLOCKBUSTER TRADE, THE FLORIDA PANTHERS TODAY OFFICIALLY INTRODUCING BRADY TKACHUK, A FORMER CAPTAIN OF THE OTTAWA SENATORS AND BROTHER OF PANTHERS FORWARD MATTHEW TKACHUK, SAYS THE MOVE IS A NEW CHAPTER FOR BOTH HE AND HIS FAMILY AND HIS CAREER. NEW AT FOUR. OUR CALEB CALIFANO HAS WHAT CHUCK SAID AT HIS INTRODUCTORY CEREMONY TODAY. IF YOU’RE A FLORIDA PANTHERS FAN, TRUST ME, YOU ARE NOT SEEING DOUBLE. IF YOU SEE TWO ON THE BACK OF A JERSEY THIS SEASON. THAT’S RIGHT. BRADY OFFICIALLY MAKING HIS WAY DOWN TO SOUTH FLORIDA. TODAY WE HEARD FROM THE MAN HIMSELF ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FLORIDA PANTHER. WE’RE STICKING WITH BRADY DONNING THE JERSEY THIS MORNING OFFICIALLY PART OF THE FLORIDA PANTHERS. HE’S NOW JOINING THE TWO TIME CHAMPS AS THEY SEEK A THIRD STANLEY CUP NEXT YEAR. HE’S GOT A NEW LOCATION AND NEW TEAMMATES EXCEPT ONE HIS BROTHER MATTHEW, WHO’S ALREADY BEEN A VITAL PART OF THE PANTHERS AND THEIR TWO STANLEY CUPS. HE SAYS WHAT EXCITED HIM THE MOST WAS JOINING A TEAM NOT FOCUSED ON INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS, BUT FOCUSED ON ONE COLLECTIVE GOAL OF WINNING A STANLEY CUP FOR SOUTH FLORIDA. AND THAT’S SOMETHING THAT REALLY EXCITED, EXCITED ME ABOUT COMING TO THIS GROUP AND COMING TO THIS TEAM, THIS ORGANIZATION THAT THEY’VE BEEN THERE, THEY’VE SEEN THAT THEY’VE THEY HAVE THE EXPERIENCE. AND WE’LL HAVE MORE FROM BRADY ON WHAT IT MEANS TO FINALLY PLAY WI

Brady Tkachuk, former captain of the Ottawa Senators, was officially introduced as a Florida Panthers player Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, just days after a trade. Tkachuk donned his new jersey Tuesday morning, joining the two-time Stanley Cup champions as they aim for a third title next year. He will play alongside his brother Matthew, who has already been a vital part of the Panthers’ success. “I guess that that became a reality a couple days ago. And it’s still I don’t think has hit the both of us and the fact that we’re going to be together every single day,” Tkachuk said.Panthers general manager Bill Zito said the team acted quickly when Tkachuk became available, describing him as a perfect fit for the locker room. “When a player a Brady’s stature, ability and, most important, character becomes available, you do what you can to, to try to acquire players like that and fit them into the group,” Zito said. Fans are already embracing the news, with jerseys featuring both brothers’ names on display at different stores. Todd Askelrod, a Panthers fan shopping for merchandise after the announcement, shared his excitement about the signing. “I mean, seeing what they did during the Olympics and everything, them two together, it’s going to be like it’s an exciting couple of years that we have with him,” he said.Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —

Brady Tkachuk, former captain of the Ottawa Senators, was officially introduced as a Florida Panthers player Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, just days after a trade.

Tkachuk donned his new jersey Tuesday morning, joining the two-time Stanley Cup champions as they aim for a third title next year.

He will play alongside his brother Matthew, who has already been a vital part of the Panthers’ success.

“I guess that that became a reality a couple days ago. And it’s still I don’t think has hit the both of us and the fact that we’re going to be together every single day,” Tkachuk said.

Panthers general manager Bill Zito said the team acted quickly when Tkachuk became available, describing him as a perfect fit for the locker room.

“When a player a Brady’s stature, ability and, most important, character becomes available, you do what you can to, to try to acquire players like that and fit them into the group,” Zito said.

Fans are already embracing the news, with jerseys featuring both brothers’ names on display at different stores.

Todd Askelrod, a Panthers fan shopping for merchandise after the announcement, shared his excitement about the signing.

“I mean, seeing what they did during the Olympics and everything, them two together, it’s going to be like it’s an exciting couple of years that we have with him,” he said.

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