Panthers : kunin signe pour compenser l’absence de Tkachuk

Sunrise, Floride – 29 février 2024 – Les Panthers de la Floride ont annoncé la signature de l’attaquant Luke Kunin, un ajout stratégique pour compenser l’absence prolongée de Matthew Tkachuk, blessé lors des séries éliminatoires. Kunin apportera sa robustesse physique et son expérience à l’équipe,alors que Tkachuk est sur la touche jusqu’à janvier.

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Matthew Tkachuk Injury & Panthers News

Injury: Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers underwent surgery a few weeks ago for a torn adductor muscle sustained during the playoffs.He is expected to miss the start of the season, potentially until January.
Salary Cap Relief: Because Tkachuk is on long-term injured reserve, his $9.5 million salary will not count against the Panthers’ salary cap. They are currently $4.5 million over the cap. Luke Kunin Signing: The Panthers have signed free agent Luke Kunin to a one-year, $775,000 contract to help fill the void left by Tkachuk. Kunin is known for his physicality and has delivered 886 hits in his career.
Kunin’s Background: Kunin was a first-round pick of the Minnesota Wild and most recently played for the San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets.

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