Matthew Tkachuk trade: Who won the Panthers and Flames deal?

The Panthers surprised everyone on Friday night by trading for Matthew Tkachuk in a blockbuster.

Hockey fans were treated to an absolute blockbuster of a trade on Friday night.

After a few days of furious trade rumors, the Calgary Flames dealt Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for a massive package that would have made the NBA blush. Even with the NHL offseason in full swing, the Flames and Panthers came out wheeling and dealing late Friday night to stun the hockey world.

It’s not often we see a NHL trade of this magnitude, especially in the middle of the offseason. And on a Friday night, no less! Let’s take a look at how the Panthers and Flames grade out on this gargantuan deal that sees one of the most explosive offensive players in the game head to Florida long-term.