Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel Dishes On Heated Rivalry With Panthers, Fighting Matthew Tkachuk

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesJT, Colts agree to extensionUSA doesn't snub Clark againSophie Cunningham rips mediaWild first-K celebrationStory byDavid DworkThu, August 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories‘That Was Uncalled For’ — TB Lightning Star Brandon Hagel Admits On-Ice Violence Vs. Aleksander Barkov’s PanthersThe rivalry between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers reached another level during their preseason meeting in October 2025, when Panthers forward A. J.Pro Football NetworkDan’s Daily: Sens PO’d at Tkacuk; Adjusting Penguins Trade TalkIt was not surprising that the emotions exist, but more than a little surprising that the Ottawa Senators head coach […] The post Dan’s Daily: Sens PO’d at Tkacuk; Adjusting Penguins Trade Talk appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowBrady Tkachuk Reportedly Turned Down Deal To St. Louis Blues Before His Trade To Florida PanthersThe former Ottawa captain reportedly blocked a homecoming to his childhood roots, prioritizing a blockbuster move to join his brother Matthew and the Stanley Cup contending Florida Panthers instead.The Hockey News - Florida PanthersAdvertisementAdvertisementLightning’s Nikita Kucherov Ranked NHL’s Top Winger by NHL NetworkFresh off his second Hart Trophy and a 130-point season, Nikita Kucherov claims the top spot as three Lightning forwards land among the league's best.The Hockey News - Tampa Bay LightningLightning Have A Last-Minute Free Agent Target To ConsiderThe Lightning should consider taking a chance on this forward.The Hockey News - Tampa Bay LightningPanthers Star Matthew Tkachuk Underlines ‘Craziest Part’ of Macklin Celebrini Cashing In on $94M PaydayMacklin Celebrini’s blockbuster contract extension with the San Jose Sharks sent shockwaves throughout the NHL, and it didn’t take long for some of the league’s biggest stars to weigh in. The 20-year-old center signed a five-year, $94 million extension in July 2026, giving him an NHL-record average annual value of $18.Pro Football NetworkTampa Bay Lightning Offseason RecapIn this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay had another solid season last year as they posted a 50-26-6 record, which gave them 106 points in the NHL standings. This was good enough for a second place […] The post Tampa Bay Lightning Offseason Recap appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRangers Favorites to Land Former $34 Million Canadiens ForwardThe New York Rangers are likely the favorites to ultimately land a former Montreal Canadiens star veteran forward. The post Rangers Favorites to Land Former $34 Million Canadiens Forward appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY‘Already Undervalued’ — Brady Tkachuk Gives a Round of Applause For Macklin Celebrini’s Mammoth $94 Million ExtensionMacklin Celebrini has strengthened his place at the center of the San Jose Sharks’ future after signing a historic contract extension that has drawn attention across the NHL. The blockbuster deal highlights both the franchise’s commitment to its young star and the league’s rapidly changing financial landscape.Pro Football NetworkAndrei Vasilevskiy Eager to Get Back With Lightning After Offseason ResetAt the end of last season, Andrei Vasilevskiy didn’t hide his disappointment after the Lightning’s seven-game, first-round series loss to a young Montreal Canadiens team.The Hockey News - Tampa Bay LightningPanthers Bring Back Familiar Faces for a Second Chance to Win in FloridaJacob Markstrom, Radko Gudas, and Alexander Petrovic are all returning for their second stint with the Florida Panthers this coming season. All hope […] This article: Panthers Bring Back Familiar Faces for a Second Chance to Win in Florida originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.Florida Hockey NowWhy Devils’ Arseny Gritsyuk Once ‘Hated’ Playing Alongside Egor ChinakhovWay before New Jersey Devils forward Arseny Gritsyuk and fellow Russian Egor Chinakhov became NHL players, they couldn’t stand playing […]SportsnautConnor McDavid's comments on Gavin McKenna spark heated response in TorontoThe Oilers captain offered his take on McKenna's situation, but one prominent Toronto voice wasn't having it.HockeyFeedNHL Prospect Pool Overview ‘26-27: Tampa Bay Lightning Happily Paying For Decade of ContentionWhile the Tampa Bay Lightning haven't been focused on building a deep prospect pool, there are some promising players that could end up being foundational pieces of the team's next era of hockey. Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive.The Hockey NewsCelebrini Wins Award, Featured Heavily in 2026 Iteration of The Hockey News AwardsIn the June 26 issue of The Hockey News, a panel of experts voted on a number of awards. While San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini only earned one award himself, he was a significant presence in the award voting process.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksMorning Skate: RankingsWelcome to another summer edition of the Morning Skate, folks! As we move through the first week of August, we know that hockey is the foremost thing on your mind, so thanks for stopping by. We’re a month and 16 days away from the B’s first preseason game, so we’ll do our best to fill […]SB NationNHL teams that still need one more move to contendWinning a Stanley Cup takes more than just having a couple good players.The Big LeadColorado’s Tax Bracket Compared to Other Teams; How It Affects the AvalancheOne of the NHL’s most debated topics in recent years has been the tax advantage enjoyed by certain teams. Franchises […] The post Colorado’s Tax Bracket Compared to Other Teams; How It Affects the Avalanche appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowFormer Maple Leafs 25-Year-Old Forward Aiming for Return to TeamA former Toronto Maple Leafs forward is aiming for a return to the team during the 2026-27 season. The post Former Maple Leafs 25-Year-Old Forward Aiming for Return to Team appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPhHN Daily: Flyers Trade Rumors; Bruins Contracts; Panthers Summer MovesIt’s time for the first PhHN Daily of August! On the 8/6 edition of the PhHN Daily, we talk about […] The post PhHN Daily: Flyers Trade Rumors; Bruins Contracts; Panthers Summer Moves appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.Philly Hockey Now