Matthew Tkachuk has some strong words for Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers
Matthew Tkachuk recently had his first press conference as a member of the Florida Panthers after the massive blockbuster trade Friday night which sent him to the Panthers from Calgary for Jonathan Huberdeau, Mackenzie Weegar, a prospect and a 1st round pick.
Tkachuk signed a huge 8 year deal upon arriving in Florida and at the press conference, he ensured the media and fans that he means business.
He came from a team which was all about the 'Battle of Alberta' now he enters a new team with another state rival in the Tampa Bay Lightning:
I hate Edmonton," said Tkachuk before adding: I hate Tampa more now.
Matthew Tkachuk: "I hate Edmonton. I hate Tampa more now."@FlaPanthers @TBLightning #NHL— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) July 25, 2022
Tkachuk also went on to add:
"I have a good confidence. It's not a cockiness, I think some of the teams that have had success in this conference have that. The team on the other end of the state has that."
"I have a good confidence. It's not a cockiness. I think some of the teams that have had success in this conference have that. The team on the other end of the state has that." - Matthew Tkachuk of the @FlaPanthers— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) July 25, 2022
When Tkachuk about playing in a U.S. market, Matthew Tkachuk said:
he relishes the chance to grow the market in South Florida. On the ice I have a different personality. I have a certain swagger that can help this team. I'm excited for the chance to grow the game down here.
When asked about playing in a U.S. market, Matthew Tkachuk said he relishes the chance to grow the market in South Florida.
«On the ice I have a different personality. I have a certain swagger that can help this team. I'm excited for the chance to grow the game down here.»— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) July 25, 2022
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