Flames trade Matthew Tkachuk to Panthers for massive haul

The deal comes days after Tkachuk told the Flames he wouldn’t re-sign with them on a long-term deal, but has inked a long-term deal with the Panthers as part of the trade. According to The Athletic’s Jeremy Rutherford, it’s an eight-year deal for Tkachuk worth a total value of $76 million — a $9.5 million AAV.

“Matthew is a tenacious, physical competitor who possesses a tremendously unique skillset,” Panthers GM Bill…