Matthew Tkachuk Hart Memorial Trophy Finalist

     Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk was named one of three finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2022-23 for Most Valuable Player in the National Hockey League. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins were the other finalist for the trophy.   

     Tkachuk was acquired by the Florida Panthers during the offseason from the Calgary Flames for Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar. He played 79 games with the Panthers this season and compiled 40 goals and a career-high 69 assists for a career-high 109 points. Tkachuk was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 NHL All-Star Game held in South Florida.