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Keith Tkachuk On The Florida Panthers

03/29/2023 at 7:52pm EDT

from George Richards of Florida Hockey Now,

Keith Tkachuk, the five-time NHL All-Star who is the father of Florida Panthers All-Star forward Matthew, had some choice words for his son’s team on a Toronto radio station Wednesday morning.

Speaking on Toronto 1050, Keith Tkachuk said his son is “devastated” with the team’s current spot as the Panthers go into tonight’s game against the Maple Leafs riding a four-game losing streak.

The position the Panthers are in, Keith Tkachuk said, are of their own doing.

Keith Tkachuk was in attendance Monday night when the Panthers lost 5-2 to the Ottawa Senators — who are captained by Brady Tkachuk — and he did not sound all that impressed with Matthew’s team.

To say the least....

“They are a soft team and they are getting everything they deserve right now.”

To continue on that point, Keith Tkachuk said for the Panthers to snap their losing streak in Toronto, they need to bring a little more toughness to their game.

“Instead of trying to get autographs on the ice from Matthews and Marner,” he said, “they probably should check them a little harder. Whatever it is, it is disappointing. I know I sound like a frustrated person, but I know every time I come and watch Ottawa, they may not be the most talented team but they’re going to play hard. \

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Chet

Am I the only one who doesnt really think what he has to say matters at all? Theyre soft? No, theyre just bad. Theyve had some injuries, their stars are underperforming, and the goaltending has only been about league average. 


What does that add up to? A team thats 18th in the league. Average.

Chet

Like right now Im watching this game and FLA is getting caved. They dont need to be tougher. Thats so dated. What good is a huge hit or a fight between some plugs when youre down 4 goals, which they probably should be right now? 

TreKronor

I wouldn't be upset if the Upchuck family disappeared from the hockey universe

KaszyckiandhisKrew

What a difference a year makes! Big Walt can say what he wants so long as FLA wins. I was watching the Isles game - is Bob injured? Why is FLA playing an emergency call up?

Chet

No idea. Incredible they pulled it out. Doesnt really change my opinion. 

evileye

Not a big Tkachuk fan, by any stretch, but a team can be tough without fighting and huge hits. It's more about working hard, finishing checks and winning puck battles. A team that can't do that isn't likely to make the playoffs or if they do, last very long.

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