After acquiring Chicago Blackhawks defender Seth Jones, the Florida Panthers made a critical announcement on Matthew Tkachuk's season.

The trade for Matthew Tkachuk is one of the biggest player-for-player trades in recent NHL memory. After a dominant season with the Calgary Flames, he asked for a trade due to failing contract negotiations. The Panthers sent Jonathan Huberdeau, who had ...

Tkachuk sustained a groin injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off while playing for Team USA. It was not immediately clear whether he was placed on the traditional injured reserve or the long-term IR. The injury has held Tkachuk out in all four of the Panthers' games since returning from the break.