Matthew Tkachuk talks surgery following Stanley Cup victory.

The Florida Panthers will be celebrating all summer, but for some of their players it will be a celebration tempered by the fact that they will spend a significant part of that summer recovering from various injuries.

Among that group is Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk who recently revealed the extent of the injuries he was dealing with this season, injuries that included a torn adductor muscle, tearing the muscle off the bone, as well as a hernia on the same side of his body.

Naturally there have been questions about how long Tkachuk will need to recover from those injuries and, perhaps more importantly, what kind of condition that will leave him in when it comes to training camp prior to the start of next season. Unfortunately those are questions that will remain unanswered for now as Tkachuk revealed on Saturday that he himself isn't sure yet about the future.

Tkachuk informed reporters on Saturday that there was a 50/50 chance that he would need surgery following the injuries, with Tkachuk likely hoping that he will be able to avoid surgery if at all possible.

"It’s not going to be a normal summer for me, but it’s going to be the best summer yet," keeping his spirits high despite the challenging outlook moving forward.

Only time will tell if Tkachuk is able to recover enough on his own to avoid corrective surgery, but should he be forced to go under the knife it could have an impact on his ability to properly prepare for the 2025-26 NHL season.

Preparations for this upcoming NHL season will be especially important for players of Tkachuk's stature with the 2026 Winter Olympic Games right around the corner. A strong or weak start to this upcoming season could be the difference between a player making his country's Olympic roster or being forced to sit and watch from the sidelines.