On Thursday afternoon, Florida Panthers F Matthew Tkachuk was announced as the celebrity guest picker for this week’s College GameDay. A two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Tkachuk is the most recognizable name and player from the Champion Florida Panthers.

Brad Marchand, like so many, wanted to be back with the Florida Panthers after helping them win a Stanley Cup last season.

The Florida Panthers open training camp at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Aaron Ekblad, the franchise defenseman, also agreed to an eight-year deal at $6.1 million per season. Brad Marchand, who posted 20 points in Florida’s playoff run, secured his own long-term security with a deal that could keep him in the NHL until age 43.

Tkachuk is the first NHL player to serve as a guest picker on ESPN's weekly traveling college football pregame show.

The Florida Panthers have released their training camp roster for the upcoming 2025-26 season, featuring 72 players who will compete for spots on the team.

After 15 seasons with Boston, Brad Marchand joined the Florida Panthers in 2025, citing Florida's favorable tax structure as a key factor. The 37-year

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk will be the guest picker on ESPN College GameDay this Saturday. The crew is traveling to Miami to cover the No. 4 Hurricanes’ showdown against in-state rival Florida.

The Florida Panthers spent their summer celebrating their second-straight Stanley Cup championship. Now, it's back to work.

"I don't think there is any reason to shy away from it. That's something we definitely talk about, go down in all-time history as one of the greatest teams" - Aaron Ekblad.