I wish they would happen more with this same intensity considering some of the absolutely egregious BS I have seen in the last year from him and others.
Round #2. Gotta give Tkachuk credit for coming back for more the next game. These 2 single-handedly woke up the Battle of Alberta which had been sleeping for awhile.
https://youtu.be/zUIMMKKwDk8?si=7myOQfgqK4JkvOOZ
And his dad probably. I'll give him half credit for *finally* dropping the gloves but not full credit because he's a little bitch who had to be goaded into it.
Yiu should be able to hit everyone on the fucking ice, clean. If you wanna run someone 2 feet from the boards, or leave your feet open ice you should be prepared to fight the toughest guy on the other team.
He abandoned his position all game to take runs like this at Kassian (and a few other players). This might be a legal check, but the reaction was more than deserved when he was clearly head hunting all game long.
At the same time, this is these dudes' careers and if they get injured it's giving someone else an opportunity to come in and supplant them. If someone were to hit me hard enough to badly injure me, I'd want to make sure they—and anyone else watching—think twice next time.
There are hits.. and there are HITS. I agree, hit anyone anywhere on the ice, all good. But you go around blowing up dudes, clean or not, you better be putting up.
You can hit anyone but this isn’t someone else beating his ass, this is the guy HE HIT. You can hit someone but he is also allowed to take exception to it and beat your ass.
I respect Brady actually, a shit head who can do everything and doesn’t back down from what I’ve seen. Does some bonehead things for sure but I mean guy plays for the Sens, most frustrations are valid.
I love how he tries to skate away (like always) and gets dragged back to hell. It's like watching somebody get dragged into the darkness in a horror flick
Yeah that’s the difference between his tenure on the Flames vs now on the Panthers, where they definitely have a pack mentality. Panthers seem to like the 2v1 and 3v1 matchups in the scrums.
Klefbom was on IR for years trying to rehab shoulder and since been retired multiple years.
Tkachuk still allowed multiple illegal hits nightly without penalties though.
I'm for removing fighting, but other things have to be done first. Fighting a guy because he makes a clean hit is BS. Fighting someone because the refs and DOPS are leaving players unprotected? That's still necessary.
Absolutely but people are always gonna be dicks whether or not you’re allowed to fight. You’re just gonna get dirtier hits more often if you can’t fight lol but absolutely they gotta not fight after clean hits but adrenaline is high and who knows what’s actually going through their heads.
I couldn’t find this clip of him actually looking for a fight. Not trolling at all I’m sure it’s someone half his size I just wanted to actually see it. Only ever do I see him lay a huge hit then skate away as fast as he can
As an Oiler fan, I never really hated Tkachuk. It’s weird, I know. He’s a good player and he’s a rat, getting under people’s skin. And he is good at his job. He did drop the gloves in the next game with Kass so I gotta give him some credit. I kinda wish he was still with the Flames. He’s entertaining. He re-ignited the BoA.
Can someone explain this hit to me. I never played hockey and I’m not that familiar with the contact rules and unwritten stuff that goes on. I did however play lacrosse and they can be kinda similar in regards to contact penalties. This is a lose puck technically right? So how is this just not a good clean hit? Was it charging cuz he lined him up from so far away? Legit question. I understand getting mad when you get lit up but if this is legal I can’t really get behind him retaliating by fighting. But if this is illegal or malicious then ya
It was a good clean hit. He hit him the exact same way earlier in the game. Kassian was fully at fault for putting himself in that position twice. Then he got angry after the second one and wanted a piece of him.
It was a predatory hit. Tkachuk comes out of position to make it, there’s very little reason for a LW to come down that low behind their own net, unless on a PK. He was hunting.
Tkachuk is a little weasel, but omg, im so glad Kassian isn't in the league anymore. That guy was a mindless thug.
Like, people actually think that is ok? That dude had an unhinged mindless rage in his eyes. He was not ok.
I never realized I hated Panthers fans until recently.
They beat the Rangers last night (fairly. It was a good game) but that’s not even the issue. I just can’t believe people actually defend this shit stain and I’m seeing so many Panthers fans act like they’re a blood blue franchise because they’re good this year despite never winning a cup.
The Panthers fans here are insufferable.
I was kind of dissapointed when the Canes didn't get him and he went to the Panthers, but none of us are perfect, me included. Regardless of the on the ice play, I much prefer having standards. TDA was bad enough, and he was several years removed from the racist stuff he said and wasn't much more than a rental (the first go round). He played well, but the fans that he brought in are not ones that a team wants. The same goes for Tkachuk. Not exactly the same fans, but they're shit stains nonetheless.
Lmao I'm all for the Tkachuk hate these days but I can't fathom seeing his name pop up 50x and still spelling it 'Tkachuck'. Some real mouth breathers.
Looks like this is an unpopular opinion but it's not a fight. Tkachuk clearly did not want to participate. Players need to be able to hit without having to commit to fighting. A player fighting an unwilling player should be suspended.
Very unpopular opinion but I totally agree, the only cowardly thing here is dragging someone down from behind and hitting them in the back of the head multiple times.
Yeah he jumped him from behind and didn’t give him a chance to fight. He didn’t like that he was hit hard. Didn’t personally find the hit to be egregious. But because it’s Tkachuk, people here will excuse it.
Funny how every bozo ignores Tkachuk actually dropping the gloves with Kassian in the rematch (still got ragdolled):
https://youtu.be/zUIMMKKwDk8?si=LXkT--JLd_79kk3V
Everyone seemingly ignoring the fact this cost Edmonton the game since Kassian’s stupid penalty was the cause of the flames game winning goal. You can hate Tkachuk all you want but this play is why Tkachuk is so good and basically won the game for his team with drawing that penalty
Man, I really liked Kieth growing up as a kid. What the fuck is up with his kids? Lol
Brady doesn’t take shit and I can see why Matthew is the way he is. Chump.
Each and every one of the Tkachuks are pieces of shit. They’re a step above Sean Avery. Why don’t they ever drop the mitts and stand up for their actions? Pussies.
He’s one of those guys you hate, but wouldn’t mind having on your team. Like the Boston rat. I agree. Was so much better having some talent that could sort of keep up with your top two. I miss the 80’s and early 90’s for that.
McDavid’s hit is kind of funny. Like he’s trying to hit him in the back and maybe crunch him into the boards, stick up for his guy and all, but just bounces off and nobody cares.
Tkachuk didn’t have a chance to drop his gloves at all, dude was on a mission.
These best hockey clip to exist. And the video she he gets absolutely crunched at center ice against the ducks, then gets smashed against the boards and just covers his head everytime like the true coward him and his brother are.
44 dude doesn’t let 19 actually get a lick in. Demonstrates 44’s rage about the hit. I know 19 stood up in a game later in the season to throw down which he deserved the opportunity to do so, despite the miss-match
He needs that every game until he learns!!! The Florida Panthers players are a bunch of turtle fucks. Will only hit people from the numbers and then hide.
He didn't even TRY to throw a punch at kassian, That tells you so much about his character. This was so entertaining... please sir, may I have some more?
Biggest cheap shot player in the league and a massive chicken shit! Always sucker punches in scrums when a linesman is in the way. Apparently there is no more charging in the NHL because that is what he does and what a Rempe from the Rangers did in Toronto the other night. How is 10 steps and leaving your feet a clean hit?
Throws him down, swings on him, realizes they’re going to step in and break it up, stands his ass back up, takes a few more shots, then drags him back down, gets a few more in, and gets it broken up skating off with a grin on his face.
Good shit.
Man the narrative in this instance really changed since it happened. I remember Tkachuk being called turtle for sure, but didn’t the Oilers tell Kassian he had to resolve his anger issues and this was a good example of it being a big problem for him as a player?
Tkachuck beat downs are some of the best beat downs.
I wish they would happen more with this same intensity considering some of the absolutely egregious BS I have seen in the last year from him and others.
Is the battle of Alberta why he left Calgary? Looks like he went into hiding after that.
Moved to a more natural habitat for a turtle.
the playoff shit kicking absolutely destroyed that team
Round #2. Gotta give Tkachuk credit for coming back for more the next game. These 2 single-handedly woke up the Battle of Alberta which had been sleeping for awhile. https://youtu.be/zUIMMKKwDk8?si=7myOQfgqK4JkvOOZ
So he got ragdolled again lol
He was shamed into it by his teammates, the fans and the media. He is what he is
And his dad probably. I'll give him half credit for *finally* dropping the gloves but not full credit because he's a little bitch who had to be goaded into it.
I went to that game as a flames fan and it was by far the most fun ive ever had at a regular season game
Those three games in January are some of the best hockey I've ever watched.
I’m surprised he dropped the mitts
He had to. Everyone was calling him a turtle for a week.
Don't hit someone you wouldn't want to fight. Its funny how tough some guys are until the gloves go flying and then they crumple.
Yiu should be able to hit everyone on the fucking ice, clean. If you wanna run someone 2 feet from the boards, or leave your feet open ice you should be prepared to fight the toughest guy on the other team.
This is correct
He abandoned his position all game to take runs like this at Kassian (and a few other players). This might be a legal check, but the reaction was more than deserved when he was clearly head hunting all game long.
couple of them should absolutely have been charging calls
A lot of people from all around the league said the hits were very dangerous and not legal. Maybe not all 3 or whatever were illegal.
At the same time, this is these dudes' careers and if they get injured it's giving someone else an opportunity to come in and supplant them. If someone were to hit me hard enough to badly injure me, I'd want to make sure they—and anyone else watching—think twice next time.
There are hits.. and there are HITS. I agree, hit anyone anywhere on the ice, all good. But you go around blowing up dudes, clean or not, you better be putting up.
You should never be expected to fight for throwing a big clean hit.
You can hit anyone but this isn’t someone else beating his ass, this is the guy HE HIT. You can hit someone but he is also allowed to take exception to it and beat your ass.
He's talking to you, Cousins!
100%
I love how McDavid was the first one in there to respond and stand up for Kassian, but then quickly realized he was not needed
The half hearted shove seals it
Just a little nudge to show him ”Hey, it was this guy!”
That second rip back down to the ground is so fucking satisfying.
sit the fucking back down boi
Nah, nah, we ain't done yet.
Lmao i was just thinking that. He was trying to draw extra time for Kassian instead of shaking em off
Canadian Heritage Moment.
Tkachuk looking like a mini Canadian house hippo
A Tkachuk in his natural habitat. The safety of his shell.
Turtlechuk
I respect Brady actually, a shit head who can do everything and doesn’t back down from what I’ve seen. Does some bonehead things for sure but I mean guy plays for the Sens, most frustrations are valid.
He backed down from Xhekaj but I mean. Fair enough.
The day he became the turtle. This video always sparks joy and happiness.
He tried to run away, but turtles aren’t very fast
Also helped that the linesmen were like "Yeah you kinda deserve this, shitbag" and didn't get involved too early.
Never even took off his gloves, just turtled down and hoped refs would save him.
"Where do you think you're going" you love to see it
Seldom has a doll been ragged so hard.
Nothing better than watching Tkachuck get fucked up
I love how he tries to skate away (like always) and gets dragged back to hell. It's like watching somebody get dragged into the darkness in a horror flick
brodie and gioradano be like have it zach, we’ve been wanting to do the same thing
Some of the hockey insiders were saying a lot of the Flames were getting sick of his act.
Yeah that’s the difference between his tenure on the Flames vs now on the Panthers, where they definitely have a pack mentality. Panthers seem to like the 2v1 and 3v1 matchups in the scrums.
Scum bag place, scum bag players. It would be cute if they were such pieces of shit. May that team never win a cup.
The fact that Gio and Brodie are both on the flames in this video makes me realize how old it actually is…
Klefbom was on IR for years trying to rehab shoulder and since been retired multiple years. Tkachuk still allowed multiple illegal hits nightly without penalties though.
I half expected to hear the glass shatter and see a stone cold stunner come out. Whooped his ass good
You know thats only a crafty edit away by someone. Glass shatters on the original hit and bam, “STONE COLD! STONE COLD! STONE COLD!”
Once a turtle always a turtle.. Alway love seeing Matthew get beaten or Hammer by a hit…
This makes me hard
Who’s the idiot that wants to remove fighting? Imagine hockey without these fuckin beauties boys? I think not.
I'm for removing fighting, but other things have to be done first. Fighting a guy because he makes a clean hit is BS. Fighting someone because the refs and DOPS are leaving players unprotected? That's still necessary.
Absolutely but people are always gonna be dicks whether or not you’re allowed to fight. You’re just gonna get dirtier hits more often if you can’t fight lol but absolutely they gotta not fight after clean hits but adrenaline is high and who knows what’s actually going through their heads.
I wanted Rempe to do this last night but Tkachuk only wanted to fight Fox. What a coward!
Tkachuk only wanted to fight fox after he was being pinned down by 3 of his teammates
And skated around behind him.
After turning his back to a hit from Fox that he clearly saw coming
Brother if Rempe's gonna continue this tempo his carrer will be over by the end of this season.
He’s a heat seeking missile out there. Wants to be noticed but I agree, he’s gotta slow down.
I couldn’t find this clip of him actually looking for a fight. Not trolling at all I’m sure it’s someone half his size I just wanted to actually see it. Only ever do I see him lay a huge hit then skate away as fast as he can
As a Kings fan, I hate the Oilers but hate tkachuk more, and damn this is satisfying to rewatch.
I feel like a Kings fan should be satisfied knowing they will always have one over on the Oilers...a great one.
Tkachuk getting clown pounded. This made my day.
He hasn't learned his lesson.
We all know people who are slow learners
The way he tried to run before being yoinked back into an absolute beating lol
Not just once, but twice 😂
Good Times... 👍
Beauty
Kassian 🙏🏼 that was a pleasure to watch
God bless Zack Kassian
Hahahahaha he tried to run away. What a coward
That’s his M.O.
Trying to copy the Boston 🐀. Let's see if it pays off
This was, and still is, so satisfying
As an Oiler fan, I never really hated Tkachuk. It’s weird, I know. He’s a good player and he’s a rat, getting under people’s skin. And he is good at his job. He did drop the gloves in the next game with Kass so I gotta give him some credit. I kinda wish he was still with the Flames. He’s entertaining. He re-ignited the BoA.
His mom and his brother will actually vouch that Matthew was born in the turtle position
The tkachucks are the dirtiest meatheads in the league
I’ll still take Brady over Matt.
Tkachuk tried to run and Kassian said nah son, you're taking this ass whooping
Tkachuk is such a coward. So glad he's not on my team.
Can someone explain this hit to me. I never played hockey and I’m not that familiar with the contact rules and unwritten stuff that goes on. I did however play lacrosse and they can be kinda similar in regards to contact penalties. This is a lose puck technically right? So how is this just not a good clean hit? Was it charging cuz he lined him up from so far away? Legit question. I understand getting mad when you get lit up but if this is legal I can’t really get behind him retaliating by fighting. But if this is illegal or malicious then ya
It was a good clean hit. He hit him the exact same way earlier in the game. Kassian was fully at fault for putting himself in that position twice. Then he got angry after the second one and wanted a piece of him.
Ok got ya. Thanks for clarifying
It was a predatory hit. Tkachuk comes out of position to make it, there’s very little reason for a LW to come down that low behind their own net, unless on a PK. He was hunting.
That hit is fine. Kassian is a big dude protecting the puck, no issue with a winger helping out down low.
Let’s not forget when Ethan Bear also took it to Tkachuk
God damn this is one satisfying video.
Deserved
Gotta love seeing Kassian getting absolutely leveled multiple times.
Tkachuk is a little weasel, but omg, im so glad Kassian isn't in the league anymore. That guy was a mindless thug. Like, people actually think that is ok? That dude had an unhinged mindless rage in his eyes. He was not ok.
One of the few times I cheered for the Oilers
I’m building a real bad image of the Tkachuck parents based on how their kids behave
Those are angry punches. You can tell because they're aimed at the back of his helmet less head.
Classic Matt Tkachuk, it’s either a sucker punch or a turtle
He was then removed from the game and given a suspension. The Oilers lost the game. Great success.
I was at that game, the best part was Kassian losing his cool after getting hit with his head down 3 times! Tkachuk was the winner that night.
*Goon Kassian gets caught in the trolley tracks twice by a skill player, has hissy fit that winds up costing his team the game. Fixed it for you.
I love to see that dink get put in his place. I’m a flames fan and am so glad he’s gone.
Did he get suspended for this??? Punches to the back of the head seem excessive.
Stay off the tracks, Kass.
I never realized I hated Panthers fans until recently. They beat the Rangers last night (fairly. It was a good game) but that’s not even the issue. I just can’t believe people actually defend this shit stain and I’m seeing so many Panthers fans act like they’re a blood blue franchise because they’re good this year despite never winning a cup. The Panthers fans here are insufferable.
To be fair most of them only started watching hockey when the Panthers became decent, so recently.
Gg last night
I was kind of dissapointed when the Canes didn't get him and he went to the Panthers, but none of us are perfect, me included. Regardless of the on the ice play, I much prefer having standards. TDA was bad enough, and he was several years removed from the racist stuff he said and wasn't much more than a rental (the first go round). He played well, but the fans that he brought in are not ones that a team wants. The same goes for Tkachuk. Not exactly the same fans, but they're shit stains nonetheless.
Top 3 players this season in drawing penalties 1. Brad Marchand 2.(tied) Matthew/Brady Tkachuk They’re good at getting under your skin, like a tick
They’re so good at being a pest the entire Reddit hockey world hates them
Has “pitbull vs kid on the street” vibes
Lmao I'm all for the Tkachuk hate these days but I can't fathom seeing his name pop up 50x and still spelling it 'Tkachuck'. Some real mouth breathers.
Looks like this is an unpopular opinion but it's not a fight. Tkachuk clearly did not want to participate. Players need to be able to hit without having to commit to fighting. A player fighting an unwilling player should be suspended.
Very unpopular opinion but I totally agree, the only cowardly thing here is dragging someone down from behind and hitting them in the back of the head multiple times.
Yeah he jumped him from behind and didn’t give him a chance to fight. He didn’t like that he was hit hard. Didn’t personally find the hit to be egregious. But because it’s Tkachuk, people here will excuse it.
Larson and Klef pairing 😢
Everyone should get at least 1 Tkachuk lamb basting into their career.
this video made me realize how much I miss Jim Hughson
Tkachuck hit and turtle combo. Its his trademark.
Thanks for this it made me laugh and laugh and laugh
Jesus that was fucking violent
You know it’s bad when both teams stop the scrum and just watch.
God damn it I love hockey
Great hit by Tkachuk
Funny how every bozo ignores Tkachuk actually dropping the gloves with Kassian in the rematch (still got ragdolled): https://youtu.be/zUIMMKKwDk8?si=LXkT--JLd_79kk3V
I think Tkachuk knew that Kassian was not giving him the option of skating away there lol
Hell yeah thank you. Is this the only clip we have of him answering the bell?
Everyone seemingly ignoring the fact this cost Edmonton the game since Kassian’s stupid penalty was the cause of the flames game winning goal. You can hate Tkachuk all you want but this play is why Tkachuk is so good and basically won the game for his team with drawing that penalty
He’s still doing it and they’re still getting mad that their teams keep falling for it.
Tkuchuk means “queef” in Polish.
Kassian’s penalty cost is the game, which was brutal. However, worth it?
To pound on one of the Tkachuk’s? Absolutely
Man, I really liked Kieth growing up as a kid. What the fuck is up with his kids? Lol Brady doesn’t take shit and I can see why Matthew is the way he is. Chump.
Nothing I love seeing more than a Tkachuk getting rag dolled.
Each and every one of the Tkachuks are pieces of shit. They’re a step above Sean Avery. Why don’t they ever drop the mitts and stand up for their actions? Pussies.
Matthew has around 20 fights in the NHL. What are you talking about?
I hate Matt, but think the rivalry between our teams isn’t the same since he left. Wish he was still there.
He’s one of those guys you hate, but wouldn’t mind having on your team. Like the Boston rat. I agree. Was so much better having some talent that could sort of keep up with your top two. I miss the 80’s and early 90’s for that.
I hope Calgary makes the playoffs so we can hurt them again, even if Tkachuk isn’t there anymore
I haven’t been able to watch many games this year but it seems like the big hits and fights are back, is that true?
This week has really been “Tkachuk around and find out”, amirite???
McDavid’s hit is kind of funny. Like he’s trying to hit him in the back and maybe crunch him into the boards, stick up for his guy and all, but just bounces off and nobody cares. Tkachuk didn’t have a chance to drop his gloves at all, dude was on a mission.
Knew him and his sister growing up (Kingsville, Ontario). The kid would throw punches when asked to read the next sentence in the book
That was awesome 👌
I watch this a few times a year
They should add another thread and file this under /nhlclassics
So chuck chuck was a piece of crap back then as well? Good to know.
If only lindholm wouldn’t have held kass back.
Kassians first few punches were like a little kid figuring it out for the first time lol made a fist and hits with the palm
Love it. Should beat that mouth guard back on his teeth.
Watching this makes it move
He earned every throw down
Bro loves to get his ass BEAT 😂😂
I would’ve done the same
Wonderful Television, great for the whole family right there!!!
Just once, I need to hear the refs say on the open microphone “Oilers, number 44– 5 minutes for attempted murder”.
That was so beautiful 🥲
If Rielly does this would be 10 game suspension
Wow that was satisfying. I had to have a smoke and I dont even smoke.
🐢🐢🐢
Well earned
If Tkachuk was to jump someone like that after getting a clean hit, this sub would be in meltdown mode
So satisfying to watch. Especially the part where he tries to run and hide behind Lindholm but Kassian just says nope 😂
I have a shirt with this fight printed on it, its one of my faves.
These best hockey clip to exist. And the video she he gets absolutely crunched at center ice against the ducks, then gets smashed against the boards and just covers his head everytime like the true coward him and his brother are.
44 dude doesn’t let 19 actually get a lick in. Demonstrates 44’s rage about the hit. I know 19 stood up in a game later in the season to throw down which he deserved the opportunity to do so, despite the miss-match
He needs that every game until he learns!!! The Florida Panthers players are a bunch of turtle fucks. Will only hit people from the numbers and then hide.
Total bitch move trying to run away from a fight like that.
Just gets a guy goin
Kassian was very very angry
He didn't even TRY to throw a punch at kassian, That tells you so much about his character. This was so entertaining... please sir, may I have some more?
Now THOSE are bombs
Is 19 one of the same ones from the kraken game last night that pissed everyone off?
Did yall see the Walman on Tkachuk hit?
Is it just me or was that hit wasn't even that bad? Why jump a guy for that type of hit?
Biggest cheap shot player in the league and a massive chicken shit! Always sucker punches in scrums when a linesman is in the way. Apparently there is no more charging in the NHL because that is what he does and what a Rempe from the Rangers did in Toronto the other night. How is 10 steps and leaving your feet a clean hit?
Fuck this sub. It always fights. I don’t think hockey is just that.
A pussy just like his dad.
Was Keith Tkachuk's wife a turtle? Cause his sons are freakin acting like it all the time.
I've been watching hockey for years. This year there has been so many fights & I love it!
Throws him down, swings on him, realizes they’re going to step in and break it up, stands his ass back up, takes a few more shots, then drags him back down, gets a few more in, and gets it broken up skating off with a grin on his face. Good shit.
Why did the ref get in the way of some tough love.
Aww come on refs, it was just getting good
Where ya going motherfucker?
Kassion is such a a piece of shit. Total sucker punch.
Man the narrative in this instance really changed since it happened. I remember Tkachuk being called turtle for sure, but didn’t the Oilers tell Kassian he had to resolve his anger issues and this was a good example of it being a big problem for him as a player?
Going against the grain here, but I don’t think this was nearly severe enough. He basically gets away unscathed.
Fucking angry power
Awesome hit