The Florida Panthers had a historic regular season last year, winning the Presidents Trophy. But their playoff run was short-lived, as they were swept in the second round by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Looking to add some grit and toughness, the Panthers traded Jonathan Huberdeau for Matthew Tkachuk in the offseason. While Tkachuk has had an outstanding season, putting up back-to-back 100+ point seasons, it's unclear if he alone can bring the necessary grit to the team.

Former player Keith Tkachuk, Matthew's father, recently criticized the Panthers on TSN Radio, calling them soft and suggesting that they lack heart compared to other teams like the Ottawa Senators. While Keith's comments may have been harsh, they raise a valid point about the Panthers' ability to handle playoff hockey.

Currently sitting in the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the Panthers have two weeks left in the regular season to solidify their playoff position. Tkachuk may be their MVP and a key contributor, but the team will need to show more grit and toughness if they hope to make a deep playoff run this year.