Florida Panthers Place Matthew Tkachuk on LTIR, Acquire Seth Jones in Trade

The Panthers gain $8.7 million in cap space with Tkachuk sidelined, while bolstering their defense by adding veteran All-Star Seth Jones.

Matthew Tkachuk has been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) due to a lower-body injury sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, sidelining him for at least 10 games and 24 days.
The Panthers expect Tkachuk to return for the playoffs, providing a potential boost to their postseason roster without salary cap implications.
Florida acquired defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks in a trade that sent young goalie Spencer Knight to Chicago, marking a significant roster move ahead of the trade deadline.
With Jones' addition, the Panthers address a key defensive need, as the five-time All-Star brings experience, size, and a skillset suited to their aggressive playing style.
The LTIR designation for Tkachuk and Jones' acquisition provide the Panthers with $8.7 million in cap space, sparking speculation about additional moves before the trade deadline.