Controversy brews as Panthers consider benching $9.5M star Matthew Tkachuk to fix salary cap woes

Fresh off their Stanley Cup victory, the Florida Panthers are grappling with a $3.75 million salary cap overage. Matthew Tkachuk's existing groin injury, sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off and aggravated in the playoffs, presents a potential solution. Placing Tkachuk on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) would provide crucial cap relief, though some view it as a strategic maneuver.

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