Matthew Tkachuk’s brother Brady traded to Panthers in NHL blockbuster swap

Matthew Tkachuk’s family reunion in Florida is now official.

On 14 July 2026, the Florida Panthers acquired forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators in a blockbuster NHL trade that reunites him with his older brother Matthew Tkachuk.

What happened?

The Senators sent Brady Tkachuk to Florida in exchange for a package that includes a first-round pick and two prospects, according to league sources. The deal caps a frenetic week of trade speculation that centered on the 23-year-old winger. Brady, 23, finishes his Ottawa tenure with 162 points in 251 games.

Why it matters for Matthew Tkachuk

Matthew Tkachuk, 25, now has his brother alongside him on the Panthers after two seasons together in Calgary. The reunion gives Florida a pair of elite power forwards who can lean on each other physically and offensively. Brady’s arrival also adds depth to a Panthers lineup already stacked with stars like Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart.

What comes next?

Florida must navigate cap constraints to finalize the deal, though the structure keeps the Panthers flexible. Brady’s contract runs through 2029 with an $8.25 million cap hit. Meanwhile, Ottawa begins a rebuild around young defenseman Jake Sanderson and a raft of draft capital.

How the trade reshapes the NHL

The move instantly turns the Panthers into Cup contenders while forcing Atlantic Division rivals like Boston and Toronto to recalibrate. Brady’s aggressive style complements Matthew’s mix of skill and grit, giving Florida two of the league’s most feared two-way forwards. The league office still has paperwork to process, but the blockbuster is all but done.