Keith Takchuk never won the Stanley Cup during his 18 season NHL career, but he lifted it several times.
Recently it was on snow in sunrise, as his son Matthew After that handed him over Fluorida panthers‘Second straight championship. He stood near Center Ice as a proud hockey father: Matthew was increasing the cup in victory with his brother, Otawa senator star Brady TakchukA few feet away stands.
A few months ago, Keith saw his sons crossing hockey Nhl 4 nation face-offWhen they were catalysts for three quarrels in nine seconds, who were closed First USA Shodown against Canada,
Their celebrity conditions keep increasing: Matthew and Brady Takachuk are covered for EA NHL 26. They appear on the deluxe version cover with their father. The latest NHL game incorporates NHL Edge Pak and Player Tracking Data and re -include the “BA Player” mode.
Tkachuks are also making their mark on TV: After having a focal point in Matthew Season 1, Brady Takchuk was the first player to appear for Season 2 of “Faceoff: Inside the NHL” on Amazon Prime.
“My wife and I am living a dream right now. It is better to see your children that they like to do the best,” Keith Takachuk recently told ESPN.
As much as he is proud of his NHL achievements, Tkachuk said that it is what people do not see about their sons, it means that even more for him.
He said, “They take themselves well with snow. They do the things we are growing up. They respect the people around the rink. They are always very cordial,” they said.
“Now, I can see why people want to punch them on the face on ice, but they are great children. They are great role models. They are great brothers. And they are great sons.”
We talked about our NHL star child with Keith Takchuk, partying with panthers, 2026 Winter Olympics, and how he feels about his ongoing hockey hall of fame “Snow”.
Matthew and Brady are 2026 cover athletes for EA Sports NHL series. When they were growing up, were video games big in Tkachuk House?
Tkachuk: More than Matthew with Brady. We kept our children very busy, but whatever video games they played, they had time. Now when I go to meet Braddy in Ottawa, once he takes his son to bed, he is back down to play video games with his friends.
And when Matthew was playing in Calgary, I remember that at 2 o’clock in the morning, getting up to the bathroom and closing her door was shining with lights under it. The next day I asked him what he was doing and he said that he was playing video games. I like, “You will get some rest, baby.”
They are both children, in my mind. It is just unprecedented that they are getting an opportunity to do this cover. They have closed their tails to reach here.
Apparently, you are an EA cover athlete on your deluxe version of the game itself.
Tkachuk: Hopefully my rating is better than Brady and Matthew.
You were on snow with Matthew and Brady Panthers repeated as championsHow was that moment?
Tkachuk: Two years ago, we were going crazy. I know it looks terrible, but this time it felt like a routine. But to be able to convince it with Matthew – and obviously Brady Snow and my wife, my daughter and the whole family were on – and see what her and her companions have done in the last three years … they have just become different. They are really.
It was a lot of fun. And the next five days were Very much fun tooThey are very good on ice, but they are better than snow.
As a former player, how many are you impressed how difficult they are after winning?
Tkachuk: You are a little jealous, just because they are as close as a team. It felt as if it lasted for weeks.
Florida GM Bill Zito told me many times that the swagar, attitude, the way they take themselves as a franchise, come directly from their acquisition of Matthew. How pride in knowing the difference of Matthew for that team?
Tkachuk: You have received Bill Zito Credit. It took a lot of courage to move it in this way – and allows it to happen with ownership, you also got to give them credit.
But I am very happy for Matthew. He chose Florida. He was his destination, and he was able to make a deal. Paul Maurice is an unprecedented coach, and he and Matthew are almost the same personality. They all meet together. All of them have a goal in their mind, and he has to win.
Matthew has two rings. He has gone to the last three straight years. Brady finally makes a playoffs with Ottawa in the previous season. It was an interesting year for him with senators. What did you make the moment when his owner spoke against Braddy against the “soft tampering” teams and announced that he is not going anywhere despite those who feel that he wants outside?
Tkachuk: I would not believe that you hear everything. I think what happened to Matthew in Calgary, everyone just believes that there is going to be with Brady [in Ottawa],
But Brady loves it from there. Brady has actually strengthened itself in the community. They are a team on growth. He found a big herd of young players. He is a core player. Fans and the city only treat him so well. He wants to be a big part of moving forward. So I don’t think he is going somewhere.
Apparently, Matthew and Braddy gave us a lot of shows 4 nation face-off Team for USA. If they play in the Winter Games of 2026, what will it mean for you when we are able to win the first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980?
Tkachuk: This will mean everything. This will actually happen. I mean, just be for both of them Nominated in the first six The selected is amazing.
But it is more about playing about them together at such a high level, perhaps in the most visible things, in the Winter Olympics. I know they really enjoy playing together in 4 countries. I mean, it was something to see. This was really. He enjoyed it very much.
The worst thing about the whole thing was when they went to their training camp for 4 countries and they dropped me out. They knew that I had foam. I knew it was Matthew. He does not allow Braddy to answer my phone call. They put me out for four days until I finally went to Montreal to see him.
I wanted to ask you about the huge changes seen in the recent college hockey eligibility rules. Brady chose Boston University, where you also played. Matthew chose to play for London Nights. Now what are your views on those two routes that young stars like Gavin McCena are allowed to go from playing in Canadian juniors A school like a pen state,
Tkachuk: They are both great ways to get NHL. It all depends on the player. Next, before the new rules, you had to make an option. Matthew was late birthday. He wanted to play for London knights [Dale and Mark] Hunter. To be able to play with Christian dworak And Mich Marnar There was a huge plus. Matthew wanted the experience of playing 80-plas-game-schedules, including the playoffs, and went out and won a Memorial Cup.
Brady was probably not developed as the time as Matthew. Brady wanted the college – the ability to get stronger and grow up. It is a low schedule, but he felt that it was the right path and it was.
Now with the change in the rule, I think it’s great. Gavin McKaina had unprecedented years in Medicine Hat. He is one of the best players I have seen in a long time. Now he gets to play a schedule, where he can rely on getting stronger, growing up, playing against old players. I think it is a good opportunity for these children to give a chance to play for Boston University or Michigan State or Pen State, where they go. You have found to do what is best for you. And the crazy of Nil Money.
Do you recover with an additional $ 700,000 in your pocket in your NCAA days?
Tkachuk: I would have settled for a few rupees in a week.
After playing at the University of Boston in 1990-91, you started a career that many believe that the Hockey Hall of Fame should be honored. There are 48 NHL players to score 500 goals, and you are only one of the four retired people who have not yet been included. When you see fans, media, hockey people, what does it mean for you, who rally for reason and say that should be in Keith Takchuk Hall of Fame?
Tkachuk: I mean, there is nothing that I can do. I appreciate the support. I really do. If this happens, then great. If this does not happen, life moves forward. But my children are my hall of fame. I enjoy watching them. I work for blues, but I also get to see my children playing and growing up.
Playing in NHL was an honor. The game has changed my life. If this happens, I know that my mother will be very happy. I think he is one who takes it the most difficult.
We have found it to bring it to the selection committee. Talking about family: Do you think the achievements for Matthew and Brady have probably raised your own profile while talking about the hall of fame? Do you think people talk about you. When they talk about them, they can help your opportunities for induction?
Tkachuk: Well, it certainly does not hurt them. When you are retired, life is a life, whether you have a great career, an average career or whatever. I think the success of boys – with 4 countries, and obviously Matthews are good and Brady is playing in the Canadian market – this definitely gives you a little extra.
But I do not see it in this way. I just look at it like I am his father. I like to see my children playing. I just wanted to live around them. And it is a cat of ride, though.
