Matthew Tkachuk Disrespects Wayne Gretzky With Comments in New Interview

Matthew Tkachuk has had a truly special year, winning two Stanley Cups and making three cup finals with the Florida Panthers, but, his recent comments on Wayne Gretzky have caught the eye of many.

Tkachuk, 27, was traded to the Florida Panthers by the Calgary Flames in 2022, in a massive package including Jonathan Huberdeau, Mackenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt, and draft picks.

The Panthers certainly aren't regretting that move, despite it being criticized at the time, as they have began a modern dynasty with Tkachuk as a key piece.

Tkachuk, however, is no stranger to some media fire, having taken many shots at his rival Edmonton Oilers, and not shying away from any topic.

When asked at the American Century Championship who he would choose in a winner-take-all shootout, he didn't take the lay-up answer of the Great One, but rather went with recently retired TJ Oshie, who put up heroics at the Sochi Olympics in 2014.

"That's so tough. I feel like I saw somewhere once Gretzky said he didn't like breakaways, which I find that that's not true, but one of my favorite moments in sports history was watching Oshie in the four-shootout-goal game, so I'm going to take Oshie."