Matthew Tkachuk addresses Evander Kane tussle, Stanley Cup Final & more! | The Pat McAfee Show

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk joins The Pat McAfee Show to speak on the Panthers' mindset up 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers, the heroics from goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, chippy antics from Evander Kane, DJ Khaled, game-planning between games, the travel time and more.
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[@bryanr8897]

Pat has done more for promoting hockey in 2 years than the NHL has in 20 years.

[@neostar63]

Amen brother, I only followed him when I started developing an interest in following American Football. He’s doing a phenomenal job in promoting the game!

[@EnjoyerofMiserableMarinersBsbl]

The guy is a front runner when it comes to everything. He didn’t care about hockey at all during the season. He was a “Jets fan” in the first round.

[@USAbestcountryever]

@@EnjoyerofMiserableMarinersBsbllmfao you couldn’t be more wrong

[@phillipnguyen1178]

Factssss

[@KrommFarenborn]

this is true

[@coltonbunja]

I think the biggest take away about the Luosty hit was how even Lundell got in to throw some hands. Like, Lundell doesn't fucking fight and even he ran in.

[@hurricanefan191]

That 3rd line has grown rly close after the rangers series esp game 5 & 6 when they put it away. I thought it was awesome to see as well.

[@747Cone]

Lundell would lose any fight he tried to start lol

[@raudajoemar]

​@@747Conethats the point. He stuck up for him

[@Dylligraphy]

Finnish players got a lot of grit

[@coltonbunja]

@@747Cone which is fine, he aint a fighter. but when a team is that solid where even a non-fighter is willing to jump in to support a team, thats a good sign.

[@neostar63]

I’m travelling in Europe right now for holidays and have seen quite a few Panthers hats about. As a non-Panthers fan gotta say I’m impressed with the level of support.

[@charlesharrington3890]

Keith raised his boys well. Both warriors and leaders

[@anthonyinfelise1412]

Tkachuk and Jason Tatum being childhood friends and both in the finals of their sport is kind of crazy

[@winkletown8828]

I told everyone, Tatum is the clear #1 pick, he's gonna be a superstar. Nobody listened and now look at him. The kid is phenomenal. Matt is an absolute legend too.

[@tomgilson9180]

Same high school, same class...Chaminade St. Louis. Ben Bishop, brother Brady and Chris Wideman among others also went to Chaminade.

[@KingLos95]

Can’t wait for that “before and after” picture, one of them being both of them in high school & the 2nd being both of them holding their trophies 🔥

[@NicEeEe843]

I love how much people dislike Chucky, it makes his success sweeter

[@shmoga]

weird take. hes disliked cuz hes a douche bag ratty hockey player. hes a more talented sean avery. ive never seen matty tkachiclets ever make a check without throwing his ass at someone.

[@chinmayhejmadi7902]

Someone has to play the role of villain and he does it well. His OT winner celebration in Carolina last year was one of the best moments in the NHL in a long while.

[@pattaccone]

Everyone hates him but want him on their team immediately 😂😂

[@Brotha00]

He’s a great guy to root against. Makes for great hockey!

[@xdraconicgaming5204]

How does it feel to root for a terrible person to have success. He is a garbage can of a human, he shows it consistently, so I’m confused as to why people root for him.

[@DZA3051]

The media laughed at Tchucky when he said .... We'll be back... CATS are locked in. Get the Cup Boys

[@GONGSHOW.0]

The cats deserve it but no the media nor any of us did not 😂😂

[@AP_allday]

@@GONGSHOW.0as you send multiple laughing emojis.. 🤨

[@brandymolitor4930]

Literally no one said that 😂

[@MAGAisVIOLENTcult]

Proof?

[@vajrasiddhi]

The cats have been thoroughly neutered.

[@maxpayne7419]

Tkachuk has been a huge addition to the Panthers. I hope he gets his Cup.

[@SS-iv7wv]

Don't understand the hatred for Tkachuk. I would love to have him in Vegas, he's a solid player and teammate from what I see.

[@Benjamin-zp5ds]

Bunch of casuals that's what it is.

[@TheMustangdood]

Because he’s a chicken shit, you obviously didn’t watch his early career.

[@lasko1404]

Dude is a winner....sad when he wanted outta CGY cause there isnt many players like this guy in regards to all the intangibles he brings....bitter sweet if he wins but will always cheer for the "rat king" 👑

[@DJDinnerPlaTe]

Yeah as a CGY fan its bittersweet. I respect his honesty and didn't hold us hostage till the end like Gaudreau... and honestly who can blame him? I'd much rather be a millionaire in Florida vs Calgary

[@winkletown8828]

Marchand is the rat king, look at his face, he embodies it 🤣🐀😊

[@MrBboyle1]

@@DJDinnerPlaTecanadas a commie hellhole under Turdeau 💩

[@slimrick]

Who wouldn't want outa Calgary tho especially an American

[@thedxexpress]

GO PANTHERS!!!

[@VarjoPira]

Tkachuk might be a sly bastard to his opponents, but everything I've seen says he's a great teammate.

[@Benjamin-zp5ds]

A lot of casual hockey fans just don't understand the role of players. It's kinda comical. They just don't understand and think they know everything.

[@VarjoPira]

@@Benjamin-zp5ds You don't need to call out Oilers fans like that.

[@Mikegritz]

I went to every VGK playoff game last year, and rooting for Florida cuz they remind me of Vegas in our 1st two Final's appearances. And cuz I want to Keep the Cup in the USA, And cuz I wanna trol Oiler fans for the next year.

[@Hunter-fw3uu]

Darius saying "Dirt bags” when he saw the hits was so funny 😂

[@gregscott3479]

Pat, huge respect for your coverage of Hockey, you have earned and developed a big following up here in Canada. It is amazing how controlled Tkachuck is playing, this is a different person from who played up North. Home advantage in Hockey includes last changes so in Edmonton the Oilers can put McDavid out when the Panthers 4th line is on the ice. "Not saying, Just Saying"; 3 of the last 4 Stanley Cup Winning teams are located in no income tax States.

[@Aapee1]

Thanks for asking the right questions about the hockey card community

[@rolandobenitez2143]

PANTHERS!!! COOK EM UP!!!!!

[@TreySarver]

All the negative things people claim about the Panthers is true about the Oilers

[@elemeno0pee]

The questions asked on this show are always 10000x better than literally every other interview anywhere.

[@DonJulioPerez-bl4vt]

Awesome gig fellas Mcafee vs Chucky baby!!! Go panthers!!

[@skylarwilliams5514]

PANTHERS BABY

[@SteveSmith-cl2mu]

I have a feeling the panthers are acting like they don’t care about the hit but really are going to hammer those guys for that shit.

[@neostar63]

Draisaitl hit on Barkov is easy suspension, but likely not to happen given he’s a golden boy. Expect the Cats to make them pay, first and foremost on the scoresheet but some extracurriculars wouldn’t hurt either. Go Cats!!!

[@colinkobza1342]

😂

[@jamess1021]

florida crying like bitches about someone finally dishing it back to them is hilarious, what a pathetic joke

[@winkletown8828]

I want to see Matt vs McOverrated, no holds barred. Then Ekblad vs Draisaitl. Debts need to be paid by the oil stain

[@oilerssuperfan1991]

Bennett did something 10000x worse you hypocrite clown

[@ElizabethChotka]

That’s just dumb…panthers have done way worse & not gone to the box for 2

[@kristinebrauer2292]

GO PANTHERS!!!!!! 2 more!

[@jacquelineheimburg9600]

Hope you can get Bob and Chucky on together after they hopefully win the Cup!!!

[@Sinnerswing]

Great interview.

[@ElizabethChotka]

Lousy interview…biased

[@GeezerGear-w9g]

Paul Maurice has never lost a series against the oilers. Any team......he has their number. Lol.

[@valiwaggg]

I love him

[@ossihurme7572]

Khalid and Bettman, now there are couple of fan favorites xD

[@MiamiMadeMe305]

Go PANTHERS!! Let’s get this win boys. Oilers already tried WWE & UFC moves against us.. the mental battle already has been won. 2 more to go!!

[@Juicememelord]

Watching the panthers hunt their prey and then celebrate their catch is truly a magnificent sight. Their stealth, power, and coordination are nothing short of awe-inspiring. However, the narration over the scene, delivered in that unmistakable Midwest accent, was rather distracting. Every enthusiastic exclamation and descriptive commentary had that distinct nasal twang, which took away some of the majesty of the moment. It’s hard to fully appreciate the primal beauty of the panthers' celebration when you're mentally wincing at every drawn-out vowel and flat intonation! Speaking of distractions, isn't it time we talked about how kickers in football need to be more athletic? Watching them struggle with basic agility sometimes makes you wish they had a fraction of the panthers' prowess. A more athletic kicker could bring an extra edge to the game, just like a panther's agility brings to its hunt.

[@jaym2111]

Too many adderall today

[@hurricanefan191]

What did I just read

[@Juicememelord]

@@hurricanefan191 a soliloquy written with honor

[@StreetFig]

chucky gonna go old skool on crysaitl in game 3, looking forward to it

[@Dave91127]

Draisitl better watch himself game 3…

[@EA-bd7wp]

Who?

[@Dave91127]

@@EA-bd7wp do a common google search ya ignorant dud

[@Vladimir_Poutine710]

Dry saddle is going to get smeshed

[@mdc143c]

Pat, you should interview someone from the Florida Everblades🐊 who just won the Kelly cup for the 3rd time in a row, making it the first 3peat in the echl🏆🏆🏆. Thank you 😊

[@joeydrummer7929]

Had to chuckle at the “but it’s all whistle to whistle, we don’t wanna get involved in the after the whistle stuff” 😂😂😂😂 ok bro sure👍🏼 lol Either way though I’m rooting for Florida this year . Get your guys cup. Can’t stand Edmonton fans .

[@OriginalBattler]

4:00 to 4:20 is Pat doing his best Bubbles imitation from “Trailer Park Boys”?

[@davidstick9207]

When a team knows it is going to lose...they take cheap shots. That's not going to change. Oilers...know they are going to lose this series...so they are not playing in control and shit happens

[@rafaeloliva6425]

They sure seem very frustrated and discouraged! Gooooo Cats !!!!

[@DCBALLIN]

Chaminade College Preparatory jayson & Matt!! 0&19 🏆!!!

[@Dylligraphy]

Tkachuk saying he doesn’t get into stuff after the whistle 🤣 Why not just be honest?

[@747Cone]

Oilers likely to win the next two games in Edmonton. Vegas oddsmakers seem to know that its gonna happen that way too. Too bad. I hope the odds would flip to favour the Panthers after 2-0 start. Can't drop any units now.

[@ericgulseth74]

My feeling is they split. Undecided what way Game 5 goes. Depends on how well the Oilers respond, but I thing Florida in 5 or 6.

[@joestrunk9663]

LOve Chucky would you guys tell him to get his Brother Brady and himself to sign long term in Columbus

[@GMMXX80]

Yesterday everyone wouldnt shut up about the Oilers and now that they see Edmonton just got lucky against the Stars and McDavid is all theyve got, they've abandoned it and are settling for anti-climatic Final that was over-hyped for nothing and are looking to draft and next season. NHL will rethink how the next series works out. Would've been a more interesting Finals with the Rangers and the Stars

[@jeffadventures1]

LMAO you were not Whistle to Whistle last year

[@willsnow5770]

The fact he said we play whistle to whistle is so fucking funny to anyone who actually watches hockey. They were the most penalized team in the league and lots of those penalties came from scrums after the whistle. And pat can’t call them out cause he doesn’t know hockey stop Going on easy on the hockey guys. PS gump doesn’t know puck

[@vajrasiddhi]

My thoughts exactly.

[@chrisdaddy4637]

This guy is more of an impact player in the finals than the best player in the world

[@4epbb544]

let's go cats!

[@vajrasiddhi]

Now this is one of the funniest things I’ve heard from anyone during these Finals. Matthew Tkachuk, thee Matthew Tkachuk, the most well-known player throughout the League for getting into or causing scrums, constantly agitating and mouthing off to everyone - even those not in the scrums; saying that he’s careful to not get into scrums! It’s just hilarious. Let’s be transparent and clear. I like this about the Panthers. They are highly skilled, incredibly persistent on the forecheck, and very fast. They have also been the most penalized team in the league, infamous for diving, agitating, taking cheap, dirty shots, and Tkachuk leads the way. Panthers fans who are calling Oilers dirty lack context and are unaware of the infamy of their own team. It’s like when Zack Kassian threw Tkachuk around like a rag doll, like the rat he is. Everyone knew he deserved it. It’s just karma. And maaaan I miss Zack Kassian throwing Tkachuk around like a rag doll, like the rat he is.🎉

[@AbesamisM]

im an oiler fan. i feel like were f*****. i will still cheer hard though. f****! lol

[@teukka623]

What is with these edmonton fans crying in the comments it’s a tkachuk interview what are you even doing here

[@tankdiggs8974]

Calling the Oilers dirtbags while Florida is the dirtiest team in the NHL with Cousinz ( although he cant crack the line up ) is the biggest rat in the game right now. Bennet is dirty AF and Tchuchk cleaned up a bit but he can and has been dirty af as well.

[@lostanchorfishn1292]

I would love this guy on the wings

[@Brotha00]

Nah. Good guy to root against.

[@TheRiverweasel09]

We aren't interested in giving him up to anyone.

[@winkletown8828]

McOverrated thinking he's a bad boy cause he had a cheap shot on a guy being held by the ref. I hope Tkachuk gets an opportunity to throw hands with powder puff Connor 🤣 Matt will f**k him up sensationally 👊 , please Matt please drop the gloves with McOverrated and put him out of the series.

[@hasfoo]

Yeah ignore the knee of Bennett on lead defenseman Bouchard, 2 min ?? Serious? THAT was a major and that set the tone of what dirty players Florida has. Did you expect the Oilers to take that crap? But it was expected for the reputation of these douche bags. Plus Bettman keeping his promise of keeping the cup in US soil. So of course the bought refs keeping the calls favorable for Florida. What a disgrace of a championship. Its almost as bad as the NBA and its refs.

[@recoveryfishing364]

Mr guarantee not grinning today. Dont fucking choke now.

[@stratcat3216]

Kane: non factor.

[@albertaboy12030]

Who is this guy? Sounds like he should be broadcasting ufc, not hockey.

[@stefaneulenstein]

oilers in 6

[@wakemiamigreatagain]

You know its a bad interview when the interviewer starts asking the interviewee if they like playing Spades, Uecker and other card games. Try harder Pat!

[@razz1976]

You guys only play whistle to whistle? Come on guy. You guys are the greasiest crew. Hope Edmonton can find a way back to even this up 2-2.

[@TheRiverweasel09]

Cuz Edmonton is the less dirty team after the last game?

[@bige8397]

He'll play because 18 years. Weaksauce. When the rules are bent, things will only get worse, not better. Don't light the fuse to see what goes bang. Rules and penalties exist to prevent the bangs. But hey, it's all about money in the end right, and we're talking about humans here, so I expect the NHL to ignore and ratchet up the tension and expectation for the payoff bc money talks and bs walks. Players are expendable after all, right...

[@MikeSmith-vo2yt]

Turtle

[@Calin-u5u]

Ți-a

[@korbendallas7181]

Terrible interview lol but keeping it light. Think they split in Edmonton. Take it all back in Florida.

[@Calin-u5u]

Tkachuk it’s been a low level person When he’s been in Calgary it’s still a low level in Florida and he won’t gonnna change for the rest of his life the game it’s the game play hits but to make some personal remarks I don’t agree with that

[@SaguaroStash]

Florida rides Tkachuk ‘D’. He better step it up with Barkov hurt. Id prefer Bennett or Tkachuk taking the elbow to the face but Barkov will do.

[@powerface71]

Sad the refs are making sure Canada loses AGAIN! Fuc k this series, I am done. Fla in 4 due to ref interference.

[@TheRiverweasel09]

Actually, just due to Oilers being a clearly bad team

[@JoelBruneau-pr3sf]

I love hockey and all teams… but I do not like this guy. Don’t let him bring it home to daddy. #nocuptkachuk

[@JustaComment93]

Love how they have ESPNonNHLs best pal MATTHEW TKACHUK tell us his routine before the league eventually just hands Florida the cup so they can try and grow the game of hockey. 🤡

[@PavelDatsyuk-ui4qv]

Canada is undeserving of cup

[@EnjoyerofMiserableMarinersBsbl]

Your team got wiped by Florida. It had nothing to do with the refs or Bettman.

[@rafaeloliva6425]

Dude, that's such weak comment. The Cats had to face much tougher teams to get to the finals. which is exactly why the oilers have that deer in the head lights look in their eyes.

[@zachroberts1988]

Theyve been a team for over 30 years... what are you on about!?

[@Sandi12375]

Your team is probably the dirtiest team I have ever seen.

[@lanceludwig5349]

A lot of cry babies saying the panthers are the dirtiest team, nah grittiest yes. Oilers have had plenty more dirty plays this finals than fl had all playoffs 😂 no call nut shots and cheap shots and boarding in the 1st 2 minutes of the finals.

[@MiamiMadeMe305]

FACTS!!

[@lanceludwig5349]

@@MiamiMadeMe305 anything to skew the optics to make the oilers pk look better

[@prince_cyprus]

Our cats are dirty as hell dude, you're in denial 😂

[@Evan0424]

@@prince_cyprustop of the food chain kind of vibes

[@chinmayhejmadi7902]

How many chokeholds have the Oilers put on Panthers players eh?

[@neostar63]

Draisaitl hit on Barkov is easy suspension, but likely not to happen given he’s a golden boy. Expect the Cats to make them pay, first and foremost on the scoresheet but some extracurriculars wouldn’t hurt either. Go Cats!!!

[@OvieSnips8]

I doubt it. Bennett sucker punching Marchand got nothing so I'd say call it even

[@ronkennedy213]

Leon Sidesaddle

[@Joe-xm3fm]

Yeah you clearly don’t know hockey so shhhhhhhhhh

[@Coconut004]

Pat covering hockey has been such a great thing for the sport, and ESPN in general. People hopefully are finally realizing how incredible the sport is

[@casewojo6186]

Chucky my boy. Go get two more! Go Cats!

[@TinklesMcgee8123]

I stopped listening when a Tkachuk's said "We really don't wanna get involved in anything after the whistle"

[@Brotha00]

lol in fairness, he navigates that space well by himself

[@PTS328]

This guy has better hockey coverage than they actual “hockey coverers”

[@mikelu6959]

Pat done phenomenal job! He is my idol growing up!!

[@frank_e_stein]

CARDIAC CATS IN 5

[@WarnerVincent-g2c]

Williams Nancy Johnson Amy Wilson Edward

[@neostar63]

Phenomenal player, any team in the league would love to have him on their side. Go Cats!! Tkachuk better represents what playoff hockey is than McDavid does.

[@borrbobby]

except calgary lmao

[@phillipnguyen1178]

Pat: they be taking their clothes off LOL!!!!!! 😂

[@dariocvorig4013]

Pretty bias Florida also had knee on knee as well eariler and not fair to blame it all on the oilers when Florida started most of the scrums

[@bryangrageda]

That’s not a slew foot

[@Bearscoachesnamedmattsuck69]

Macafee should be banned from talking about hockey it's obvious he doesn't know a fuckin thing about the sport

[@brouhaha3722]

Its so easy to just get on the ice skate at full speed and line someone up for a vicious hit thats all Tkachuk does. He"s a dirty player along with 5, 6 other Fla players...I hope karma gets them all.

[@JulianFranco-d7o]

The prettiest goal so far has been from Niko that thing was so perfectly placed by Lundell from the top of the circle. Niko has get involved in the O# more . I didn't know he had that slapshot in him ala Montour

[@DarkCode]

Tkachuk we need your presence in the opponent's goal crease to create chaos there and hopefully put in on the goal :)

[@alexrock9898]

DJ Khaled was there?! Nice! I thought he had fallen off the face of the earth given how invisible he's been these past few months

[@BillyBoi911]

I felt called out when he said no one can play poker for 6 hours…

[@tontweer]

Dj kaled is nit a good time to hang with

[@mrsuarez430]

But is it louder than ny or Boston were the cats got wins

[@JBrix86]

Bro, exponentially louder.

[@ElizabethChotka]

Baloney…this guy is just saying really dumb stuff…whistle to whistle? Hardly that…lots of dirty hits by panthers. The 5 minute should have been 2…no intent to injure…player was back on the ice shortly after his dramatic “pause” down on the ice. The refs completely missed a delay of game call on panthers. So this report is totally biased.

[@kennyglover]

Chucky ran away from from Calgary like a coward to live in the sunshine. Entitled rich kid

[@TheRiverweasel09]

Maybe Calgary shouldn't have a carousel of miserable coaches and a losing attitude

[@BillyBoi911]

They drove him away by choosing Daryl Suter over him

[@kennyglover]

Thank you for proving my point

[@TheRiverweasel09]

@@kennyglover no one proved your point more than Calgary's second dreadful season in a row and Huberdeau arriving and instantly playing like garbage. Your team is ass, cry harder. Oh wait, that just proves my point, not yours.

[@brutaldomcom]

One of my favorites. Gritty, plays great defense and he gives good interviews (most hockey players these days sound like robots in interviews)

[@bobbiehofer4924]

I miss Chucky so much. I say the Panthers stole my boy from the Flames. In that note, I am cheering for the Panthers although it’s very hard because the Oilers are Canadian and Albertan and so am I. ❤️🇨🇦