“Snake”: Matthew Tkachuk Drops Bold Comment on Former Teammate Anchoring Maple Leafs’ Defense

Matthew Tkachuck Needs To Drop The Fake Tough Guy Act ASAP

Few players in the NHL are as polarizing as Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuck.He’s a wildly talented player. Over the past four seasons, he has been just under or exceeded 100 points. He only had 57 this year, but that was because he only played in 52 games. The dude can flat out cook on the ice.However, he’s also your classic agitator, which is someone who is always annoying opponents by taunts, stick checks after the whistle, and dirty…

'Head of the snake': Teammates, opponents impressed by Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev

By Joshua Clipperton

“Snake”: Matthew Tkachuk Drops Bold Comment on Former Teammate Anchoring Maple Leafs’ Defense

It’s not often that one gets called a snake as a compliment, but Chris Tanev was recently praised by former Calgary Flames teammate Matthew Tkachuk in this particular fashion. Despite Tkachuk netting no goals for the Florida Panthers this series, his rival, Chris Tanev, has been blocking shot after shot for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In a statement posted to X earlier today, Matthew Tkachuk is said to have called the defenseman the “head of the sn…

Chris Tanev: Toronto Maple Leafs' Tough Leader Impressed Teammates & Rivals

Chris Tanev, a key defender for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is garnering respect from both teammates and opponents during the playoff series against the Florida Panthers. Known for his grit and physical play, Tanev has taken a significant number of hits while still contributing to his team’s performance. Matthew Tkachuk, from the Panthers, labeled him as “the head of the snake” and commended his leadership and consistent intensity on the ice. At 35…

‘Head of the snake’: Matthew Tkachuk impressed by play of former teammate Chris Tanev

FORT LAUDERDALE — Matthew Tkachuk watched Chris Tanev block hundreds of shots and take even more hits in their time with the Calgary Flames. A gritty, in-your-face forward himself, he grew to appreciate the hard-nosed defenceman’s approach over two seasons as teammates. That admiration has only grown as adversaries. Tkachuk and his Florida Panthers are battling Tanev’s Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the playoffs in a series that, lik…

‘Head of the snake’: Tkachuk on Tanev’s impact on Maple Leafs’ d-core

Florida Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk discusses his thoughts on defenceman Chris Tanev and his impact on the Maple Leafs’ d-core and how his physical play has been contagious to the rest of the team.