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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brad Marchand's wild $500K party tab shocks NHL fans as Matthew Tkachuk channels McGregor at Panthers' parade
Brad Marchand's $500K party tab and Tkachuk's McGregor moment make Panthers' celebration unforgettable (Image via: Getty Images) Brad Marchand's off-ice antics just took the internet by storm. From Eetu Luostarinen struggling to keep up with the 37-year-old to a jaw-dropping $500K party tab at Miami's E11even, the Stanley Cup celebrations were anything but ordinary. And just when fans thought it couldn't get wilder, Matthew Tkachuk channeled Conor McGregor on stage with zero apologies. Brad Marchand's 5 a.m. club moment and the eye-popping $500K comp The Panthers' championship parade in Fort Lauderdale may have ended Sunday, but the celebrations are still raging. During a video call with the Spittin' Chiclets podcast crew—Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette, and Mike Grinnell—Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Reinhart were relaxing poolside when Brad Marchand unexpectedly joined the call. Then came the moment that broke the internet. Grinnell asked, 'Marchy, what were you going back into E11even to do when Barky grabbed you by the shoulder and said, 'It's over, Marchy. The night's done?'' Parade Recap w/ Brad Marchand, Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Reinhart + James Hagens & his Dad - 570 Marchand's response: 'I had to go back and f—–g bring it, boys. It was 5 a.m.' But the biggest bombshell came from Tkachuk. 'He was going to pay, and then realized, 'Oh! That's a 500k comp,'' he revealed. The Miami hotspot reportedly waived the jaw-dropping $500,000 bill, prompting stunned reactions from the podcast hosts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Laxmi Ji Idol For Wealth, Peace & Happiness Luxeartisanship Shop Now Undo 'That's f—— unbelievable,' said Bissonnette. 'You gotta run pretty fast': Luostarinen struggled to keep pace with 37-year-old Brad Marchand From late-night partying to early-morning club runs, Brad Marchand's post-Cup celebration left Luostarinen in awe. 'You gotta run pretty fast if you wanna keep up with him,' he said, praising Marchand's relentless energy and charisma, even at 37. On June 22, over 400,000 fans flooded Fort Lauderdale's A1A boulevard for the Panthers' second consecutive Stanley Cup parade. As the players took the stage, Matthew Tkachuk delivered a moment fans won't forget. Quoting Conor McGregor, Tkachuk shouted: 'I would like to apologize to absolutely f—–g nobody, because the double champs does what the f— he wants!' The bold declaration came as a direct clapback to critics who've branded the Panthers' physical playstyle as 'dirty' or 'bullying.' Also Read: Veteran forward Garrett Roe announces retirement after 15-year international hockey career The Florida Panthers are celebrating their Stanley Cup win with intensity. From Brad Marchand's $500K club moment to Matthew Tkachuk's viral McGregor quote, the team's bold personality is grabbing headlines. With back-to-back championships, the Panthers have cemented their status as the NHL's most entertaining and unapologetic powerhouse. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Don't say whatever Benny said': Aaron Ekblad just gave us the funniest speech intro of the Stanley Cup parade
(Image via Getty) The Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup celebration has already given us some absolute gold (see: Sam Bennett's 'I'd like to apologize to absolutely f***ing no one' moment), but Aaron Ekblad might've just stolen the show with one of the best openers of the day. Aaron Ekblad's savage callback to Bennett's wild speech had fans cracking up 'After E11even, my agent called me and said, 'Don't say whatever Benny said.'' That was the first thing Ekblad said when he grabbed the mic and the crowd (and internet) instantly knew this was about to be a speech worth remembering. In case you missed it, 'E11even' refers to Club E11even, the infamous Miami nightclub where the Panthers clearly celebrated hard the night before. And 'Benny'? That's Sam Bennett, who went full WWE during his speech with: 'I would like this time to apologize… to absolutely fing no one. We're the double champs—we do what the f we want!' So when Ekblad stepped up and hit us with: 'My agent told me not to say whatever Benny said,' he instantly became the calm, hilarious contrast and fans were obsessed with it. Fans couldn't get enough of Aaron Ekblad's mic moment The quote spread like wildfire online, with NHL fans loving how real and unfiltered it felt. A few highlights from social media: It was the kind of quote that makes you pause, laugh, and realize these guys are just like us except, you know, holding the Stanley Cup. The Panthers parade gave us drama, laughs, and total chaos This Cup celebration might go down as one of the most chaotic and iconic NHL championship parades ever. Between Sam Bennett's villain energy, Ekblad's hilarious self-censorship, and the team just fully leaning into the Miami madness, it's been a wild ride from start to finish. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adidas Three Shorts With 60% Discount, Limited Stock Available Original Adidas Shop Now Undo And now? Ekblad's one-liner is officially part of Cup lore. In the middle of the champagne showers and shirtless speeches, Aaron Ekblad gave us exactly what we didn't know we needed: a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how wild these parades get and how even agents are out here playing defense. Also read - Fans call Sam Bennett's parade speech 'cringe' and 'classless' after viral mic-drop moment For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Miami Herald
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
‘I can get used to this:' Panthers soak in yet another Stanley Cup parade
Matthew Tkachuk was in his natural environment on Sunday afternoon. As the Florida Panthers paraded down A1A in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship, the star winger and one of the catalysts to this current run soaked in the moment once again. Wearing a championship belt around his waist and with a cigar in hand, he was one of the lives of a party fit for South Florida. And, of course, he made an obligatory pit stop on the parade route to the Elbo Room to shotgun a beer before the team got to the stage for the rally to cap the festivities. 'I can get used to this,' Tkachuk said. Panthers fans can, too. It was estimated that more than 200,000 packed Fort Lauderdale Beach for the parade. 'This is amazing,' Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said. 'What a day we're having.' And the Panthers did it their way, just like they did throughout their run to a second championship that saw them beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games, Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games, Carolina Hurricanes in five games and finally the Edmonton Oilers in six games. They've heard the hate they had been getting from opposing fan bases since winning it all again. Players made it clear during their celebration: They hear it, but they frankly don't care. 'A lot of people, they don't like the way we play,' said center Sam Bennett, who won the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP after leading the league with 15 goals in the postseason. 'They call us dirty. They call us nasty. They call us bullies. So I would like to take this time to apologize ... Bennett paused momentarily for effect. '...to absolutely [expletive] no one! We're the double champs!' Added forward Brad Marchand: 'If you can't handle it, don't win! Let's go!' And so the Panthers partied on, recognizing and showing appreciation for each other and for the fans as they kick off another summer of celebration. 'The men behind me love you,' Panthers coach Paul Maurice, wearing a shirt with his two cats (Penny and Poppy) on the front, told the crowd. 'All of you love the men behind me. ... I hope these men are a gift to you.' Marchand, who took the mic to serenades of 'Thank you, Boston' after the Panthers acquired him from the Bruins at the trade deadline, said he never could have imagined being a part of something so special.' Prior to the trade, he was a Panthers villain after two hostile playoff series between the teams in 2023 and 2024. Now, in just three short months with the team, he's a fan favorite that South Florida hopes stays with the team. He's set to become a free agent on July 1, as are Bennett and defenseman Aaron Ekblad, but by the sounds of things, it doesn't seem like Marchand is going anywhere. 'I'm so happy I don't have to play against these guys anymore,' Marchand said at the parade. 'And I'm so happy I don't have to worry about getting knocked out by Benny anymore.' Bennett, who on Thursday night during a celebratory team trip to E11even nightclub in Miami made his intention known that he wants to stay, reiterated his hope for 'eight more years' with the Panthers. That's the longest contract extension the team is allowed to give him if they can agree to terms before July 1. And Ekblad has mentioned time and again his desire to stay with the club. He's been with them his whole career since being taken No. 1 overall in 2014. He thanked team owner Vinnie Viola for believing in Ekblad for his entire tenure with the team. But he stopped short of saying anything concrete about his hopeful return. 'It's funny,' Ekblad said, 'after E11even, my agent called me and said, 'Don't say whatever Benny said.' Gotta hold onto that leverage, eh buddy?' But through it all, it was another celebration to remember — just 12 months after the first celebration to remember. Steve Goldstein, the team's TV play-by-play man who served as the emcee for the event, remembered how last year told fans to 'Enjoy this. It's once in a lifetime.' He quickly apologized for that. 'Forget about it being once in a lifetime,' Goldstein said. 'Because guess what? They're baaaaaaack.' So ... same time next year? 'Who wants a third Cup?' Panthers president and CEO Matt Caldwell asked the crowd, getting cheers in response. Added goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky: 'What an amazing day. Thank you all for coming. It was a great year, great playoffs, great victory. I like to get together this time of year. I think with this incredible ownership, with great management, with the great coaching staff, this fantastic group of guys, with incredible you guys — the fans — and the blessing from God, we can all be together here next year.'
Miami Herald
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Panthers have been living up Cup celebration and they're ‘not toning it down'
The Florida Panthers certainly have been enjoying themselves the past few days after winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup. They have made multiple trips to the Elbo Room on Fort Lauderdale Beach, a stop at the Miami nightclub E11even, gone out to team dinners and taken a boat ride. Things have gotten chaotic at times, but after becoming just the seventh team in the expansion era of the NHL to win the Cup in consecutive years, yeah, they're taking the time to celebrate. 'We're not toning it down,' defenseman Aaron Ekblad said. 'We just won two Stanley Cups in a row; we deserve to have a good time. We have good people in that room, so anything…if people think we're crossing the line, there's no chance. We're just having a good time, it's pure excitement. There's obviously a respect factor, and, you know, personally, I try to toe that line, but, no, it's all fun, and you know, we deserve it, for sure.' Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said the team is able to enjoy itself more this time around because they 'know the feeling already a little bit.' 'Don't get me wrong, it's still amazing,' Barkov said, 'but now everyone just knows how to sit back a little bit and enjoy it because last year was so hectic. It happened and it's your first time ever, and you've been dreaming about it for such a long time. I feel like this year, everyone gave permission to themselves to enjoy it. We've had a good time.' Who's been the party MVP at this point? 'I don't see how Barky doesn't get his jersey retired at E11even,' star winger Matthew Tkachuk, one of the rowdier players on the team, said with a smile. 'He was incredible. E-Rod [Evan Rodrigues] was on another level. Marchy [Brad Marchand] has been Marchy. I'd say Reino [Sam Reinhart] has been really good, too. It's been great for me. I'm just able to hide in the weeds this year, and I feel like I've been doing pretty good, as well. But there's been some guys that have put in quite a shift. It's been an impressive outing from the team.' Now, the partying has led to some dings and dents on the Stanley Cup. Has the team heard from the Hall of Fame about that? 'No. I think they've seen worse,' Barkov said. 'I think every week, they have to go and fix some part of it. But yeah, don't be stupid. Don't take it to the ocean, stuff like that. We should know the rules by now.' Tkachuk said the celebration will be a little more subdued on Saturday night before the team takes to Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday afternoon for its championship parade. 'I think you just ride the wave,' Reinhart said. 'When you put so much hard work into it, it makes it that much more fun going through it. And, you know, being around each other the last few days.'
Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
‘I ain't ... leaving,' Panthers' Sam Bennett says at Miami nightclub celebration
The Florida Panthers continued their Stanley Cup championship celebration Thursday night into Friday morning by traveling south to Miami for a night at E11even, a world-famous nightclub where they also partied after their first title a year ago. Amid the frenzied party — which included Sam Reinhart climbing a stripper pole, Brad Marchand crowd surfing and, yes, plenty of booze flowing — a key player might have revealed big news regarding his future with the team. Center Sam Bennett, who won the Conn Smythe trophy as playoffs MVP and is slated to become a free agent on July 1, told the crowd from the main stage that he intends to stay with the team long-term. 'I ain't [expletive] leaving!' Bennett proclaimed to the crowd partying with the team. Now, nothing is official on a deal just yet, but Bennett is a player the Panthers are prioritizing bringing back. He has been an identity player for the franchise during the past few years with his combination of physicality and scoring touch embodying the exact style of play Florida has been honing for three years under coach Paul Maurice. His stellar postseason — he led the league with 15 goals while also finishing second with 107 hits — made for the case that his price tag could skyrocket if he chooses to test the open market. But Bennett has found a home in Florida and saw a career resurgence here. After struggling to take off to start his career with the Calgary Flames, Bennett thrived when given an expanded opportunity with the Panthers. Bennett has put up 196 points (95 goals, 101 assists) over 289 regular-season games while laying out 616 hits and blocking 151 shots. In the playoffs, Bennett has 29 goals and 59 points in 77 career games for the Panthers. For comparison, Bennett had just 140 points (67 goals, 73 assists) in 402 games in Calgary. He also knows their window to contend for titles is still wide open. 'It's harder than I ever imagined to win the Stanley Cup once and twice was even harder,' Bennett said Tuesday after Florida secured the win. 'It's a huge honor to be a part of this group. I'm not going to take it for granted. I love being here, and I love this team. It's a remarkable team to be part of, just from the whole the staff to the players to the management, owner, the coaches, like truly, everyone is world class here.' And if he holds true to his word from Thursday night, he's not going anywhere. In addition to Bennett, Marchand and defenseman Aaron Ekblad are Florida's other key players set to enter free agency. The Panthers only have $19 million in cap space, but president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito said he sees a path where all three could be re-signed. Meanwhile, for a glimpse of how things went down at E11ven, look below. The party will surely continue throughout town over the next couple days before the team's official parade on Sunday.
