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Time of India
28-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Panthers may have to choose: $64M Sam Bennett deal puts Brad Marchand's future in serious doubt
Marchand's Panthers future in doubt after Bennett's $64M extension (Image via: Getty Images) Brad Marchand's journey since March has been nothing short of a wild ride. After an emotional Boston Bruins exit, the 37-year-old landed with the Florida Panthers—and struck gold. He lifted his second Stanley Cup, 14 years after his first, and looked completely at home in Sunrise, Florida. But just as things were clicking, Sam Bennett's blockbuster $64 million extension might have thrown a wrench into Marchand's South Florida dream. Brad Marchand wants to stay in Florida after Stanley Cup win 'These are the best few months I have ever had in my career,' Marchand shared, expressing his growing attachment to the Panthers after just a brief stint. He's set to hit unrestricted NHL free agency on July 1, and insiders suggest he's keen on returning to the reigning champs. But keeping him might be a luxury the Panthers can no longer afford, thanks to Bennett 's big payday. Sam Bennett Loves Playing With Brad Marchand Panthers reward Sam Bennett with $64M deal, but at what cost? After an unforgettable playoff run where he netted 15 goals and won the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy, Sam Bennett was handed an eight-year, $64 million contract by Florida. While the extension makes sense, Bennett is now the franchise's all-time playoff goals leader, it also complicates their offseason outlook. 'Panthers now have $11M in cap space to fill out 6 roster spots,' reported The Hockey News' Armando Velez. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These things are considered normal in Iceland - View listing Novelodge Undo That leaves little room for an aging star like Marchand, who played a crucial postseason role and likely expects a contract richer than his previous $6.13 million AAV deal with Boston. 'Sam is a special player… one of the most impactful postseason performers of his generation,' said GM Bill Zito. With this move, Florida locks in its powerhouse core: Bennett, Barkov, Tkachuk, Reinhart, Lundell, Verhaeghe, Jones, and Forsling are all signed through at least 2030. Brad Marchand—who won a Stanley Cup as a rookie with the Bruins in 2011—delivered one of the most poetic full-circle moments in NHL history by repeating that feat with the Panthers this year. But even days before the trade deadline, coach Paul Maurice had no idea he'd be gifted such a veteran. Also Read: NHL Awards Controversy: Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito denied NHL GM of the year award despite Stanley Cup success Bill Zito reportedly approached him and casually floated Brad Marchand's name as a possible addition, a game-changing twist that helped Florida secure back-to-back Cups. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Ellie Connell? The woman Matthew Tkachuk kissed after his back-to-back Stanley Cup win
Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is known for his gritty play and offensive brilliance on the ice—but off the rink, the forward shares his life with Ellie Connell, his fiancée and a rising name in the luxury travel space. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The couple first made headlines in 2023 when they appeared together at the NHL Awards. While Tkachuk was making a splash as one of hockey's elite, fans were eager to know more about Connell. According to The Knot, they've been dating since at least 2022 and got engaged in April 2024 during a romantic boat proposal in Fort Lauderdale. Who is Matthew Tkachuk's fiancée Ellie Connell Ellie Connell is far more than just a hockey WAG. She's the founder of Travel Untethered, a bespoke travel advisory firm she launched in January 2024. Her company caters to high-end travelers seeking unforgettable experiences. With a keen eye for detail and an entrepreneurial mindset, Connell has quickly established herself in the luxury travel world. Following the Panthers' Stanley Cup victory in 2024, Connell was by Tkachuk's side during celebrations, offering a rare glimpse into their supportive partnership. While Tkachuk dominates headlines on the ice, Connell is carving her own legacy far beyond the spotlight. Matthew Tkachuk celebrates Stanley Cup victory with fiancée Ellie Connell Matthew Tkachuk's second consecutive Stanley Cup win with the Florida Panthers came with emotion, grit, and a powerful moment shared with his loved ones. Following the Panthers' 5-1 Game 6 triumph over the Edmonton Oilers, Tkachuk embraced his fiancée Ellie Connell and kissed her on the ice before hugging his sister Taryn, brother Brady, and proud parents Chantal and Keith. The intimate family celebration was captured by Sportsnet in a touching video with the caption, ''We've done this before, huh!' All from the Tkachuks for Matthew's 2nd #StanleyCup!' Tkachuk played a key role in the victory, scoring on a first-period power play and assisting on a late empty-netter by Sam Reinhart. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But behind his performance was a painful reality—Tkachuk had played the postseason with a torn adductor and a hernia on the same side. 'I tore my adductor off the bone and had some hernia thing on the same side. Wanted to throw in the towel bunch of times,' he admitted. Grateful to the Panthers' medical staff, he added, 'I just owe them so much.' Fighting through pain and pressure, Tkachuk recorded 23 points in 23 playoff games, calling it all a 'dream come true.' Also Read:
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 NHL Awards: A running list of this year's honorees
The 2025 NHL Awards were revealed in full on Thursday night ahead of Game 4 for this year's Stanley Cup in Florida. The most prestigious honors in all of professional hockey honored some of the game's best players, including one player winning two of the top awards for his dominant season on the ice. Advertisement While hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup is the greatest honor in all of hockey, winning one of the NHL Awards is never something you take for granted. It's a huge boost for your career and your legacy. Let's check out how this year's awards have shaped up after the 2024-25 NHL season. Venzina Trophy AND the Hart Trophy: Jets G Connor Hellebuyck All-Rookie Team First and Second All-Star Teams Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Kings C Anze Kopitar James Norris Memorial Trophy: Avalanche D Cale Makar This article originally appeared on For The Win: 2025 NHL Awards: A running list of this year's honorees
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 NHL Awards: A running list of this year's honorees
2025 NHL Awards: A running list of this year's honorees The 2025 NHL Awards were revealed in full on Thursday night ahead of Game 4 for this year's Stanley Cup in Florida. The most prestigious honors in all of professional hockey honored some of the game's best players, including one player winning two of the top awards for his dominant season on the ice. While hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup is the greatest honor in all of hockey, winning one of the NHL Awards is never something you take for granted. It's a huge boost for your career and your legacy. Let's check out how this year's awards have shaped up after the 2024-25 NHL season. Venzina Trophy AND the Hart Trophy: Jets G Connor Hellebuyck All-Rookie Team First and Second All-Star Teams Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Kings C Anze Kopitar James Norris Memorial Trophy: Avalanche D Cale Makar
Forbes
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck Wins Hart Trophy At 2025 NHL Awards
A new format for the 2025 NHL Awards delivered a rare goalie win as the most valuable player. Surrounded by friends, family and goalie partner Eric Comrie, Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets was presented with the Hart Trophy at his off-season home, right after also receiving the Vezina Trophy. This is Hellebuyck's first Hart Trophy and third Vezina win. He was also named the NHL's best goaltender by the league's general managers in 2024 and 2020. Hellebuyck also won his second-straight William M. Jennings Trophy as the qualifying netminder on the Jets team that surrendered the fewest regular-season goals. The 32-year-old is the first goalie to be voted the NHL's most valuable player by the members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association since Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens in 2014-15. Hellebuyck received 81 first-place votes and 1,346 total voting points, edging out Edmonton Oilers forward and 2020 Hart winner Leon Draisaitl (53 first-place votes and 1,209 points), Tampa Bay Lightning forward and 2019 Hart winner Nikita Kucherov (25 first-place votes and 973 points) and Colorado Avalanche forward and 2024 Hart winner Nathan MacKinnon (27 first-place votes and 972 points). Kucherov, who captured his second-straight scoring title and the third of his career with 121 regular-season points, was named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award for the second time, voted most valuable by the members of the NHL Players' Association. Rather than hold a traditional awards ceremony in the days leading up to the draft, the NHL opted for a new format this year — announcing the finalists for each voted award, then surprising players during their everyday routines in hopes of creating viral moments. Not surprisingly, golf courses figured prominently. Cale Makar received his second career Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman on his home course in Calgary, while Anze Kopitar was presented with a miniature replica of the Lady Byng Trophy on a golf day with his family in his home country of Slovenia. It was the third Lady Byng for the Los Angeles Kings captain, honored for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct or, as his daughter Neza put it, being 'the nicest NHL player.' Other winners included Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, who won his third Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward as well as the King Clancy Trophy for his leadership and contributions in the community. Defenseman Lane Hutson won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year after leading all rookies with 66 points and helping the Montreal Canadiens reach the playoffs for the first time in four years. Spencer Carbery was named the winner of the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year after guiding the Washington Capitals to top spot in the Eastern Conference in just his second year behind the bench — all while guiding his team through Alexander Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record. And Ovechkin was the recipient of the Mark Messier Leadership Award. The most emotional presentation went to one of the league's most stoic personalities. Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets was named the winner of the Masterton Trophy for perserverance and dedication to hockey — for serving as a leader in his first season in Columbus and helping guide the team and its fanbase through its collective heartbreak after his close friend, Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau, and his brother Matthew were tragically killed last August. Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, flew up to the Toronto suburbs to personally present Monahan with the award. 'Sean stood by my side for every tribute, every walk-out, and I dragged him out there to cry with me on national television so many times,' Meredith said. 'It's really special that I could be a part of this because this one's about you,' she told Monahan, as he wiped away tears. 'This one's celebrating your character and how good of a person you are.' On Thursday, the NHL also announced the members of its first and second all-star teams, and all-rookie team. Thursday's one-hour 2025 NHL Awards package was hosted by actor Isaiah Mustafa from Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, and televised before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. The defending champion Panthers currently lead the rematch, two games to one.
