Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk

In this episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkatchuk blind rank Florida club hockey and Florida Panthers jerseys during Florida Fundamentals. They also break down recent AHL fight footage in the Scrap Science segment before being joined by 16-year NHL veteran Keith Yandle. Yandle shares stories from his career, including his favorite teammates, playing with Shane Doan, his Iron Man streak, and his time with the Florida Panthers. Chapters: 00:00 Florida Fundamentals: Blind Ranking Florida Jerseys 05:40 Scrap Science: Analyzing NHL Fights 08:22 Keith Yandle Interview 14:24 Top 3 Teammates, Cities & Underrated Players 26:22 Keith Yandle on His Career, Iron Man Streak & Pranks 53:22 Bridesmaid and Wingman of the Week Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk break down the start of their NHL season, covering their game preparation routines, on-ice moments, and life on the road. Special guest and 12-year NHL veteran Kevin Hayes joins to reflect on his career, share stories about playing with Johnny Gaudreau, and describe his experiences with head coach John Tortorella. Finally, the hosts choose their "Wingman of the Week" and draft their favorite aspects of South Florida. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Opening Night Recaps 08:16 Road Trip Highlights: Sharks & Ducks Games 14:31 Alex Ovechkin's Farewell Tour 19:10 Florida Fundamentals 25:41 Kevin Hayes Interview 36:45 Kevin Hayes on Boston College & Johnny Gaudreau 44:53 Kevin Hayes' Stories on Coach John Tortorella 49:52 Kevin Hayes on Playing in Russia & Retirement 53:44 Kevin Hayes on Evgeni Malkin & Rick Nash's Inner Circle 01:02:30 Kevin Hayes' Ultimate Wingman of the Week 01:08:50 Bridesmaid of the Week 01:17:00 Outro Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk break down the upcoming NHL season, discussing their pre-game mindsets, opening night schedules, and plane travel dynamics. Former NHL linesman Derek Amell joins the show to share insights on officiating game seven of the Stanley Cup Final, the rowdiest arenas, and the story behind his career-ending finger injury. Brady tests Matthews knowledge in "Florida Fundamentals," dive into the Hard Rock Bet Survivor Pool, and reveal their weekly "Wingman of the Week" picks. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:35 Game Day Schedules & Travel Differences 11:43 Plane Card Games & Rule Changes 16:34 Florida Fundamentals & Hard Rock Bet Survivor Pool 22:37 Interview with Former NHL Linesman Derek Amell 23:40 Tkachuk Triple Threat: Iconic Officiating Moments 29:48 Best Arenas, Personalities, & Biggest Pressure Moments 36:03 Player Questions & Officiating Huddles 46:16 Derek Amell’s Career-Ending Injury 48:39 Derek Amell’s Wingman of the Week 52:33 Bridesmaid & Wingman of the Week Picks Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and Brady Kachuk open Season 2 by breaking down training camp, preseason hockey, and what it takes to earn a spot on a new team. Then, Brady faces Florida Fundamentals before the brothers welcome Charles Barkley for a wide-ranging conversation about hockey, basketball, the Dream Team, golf, rest management, and the people who shaped his career. The episode closes with a fan voicemail, Bridesmaid of the Week, and Wingman of the Week. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:24 League Lowdown: Training Camp 10:00 Training Camp Recovery and Team Pranks 21:59 Preseason Games and Rookie-Camp Mindset 30:00 Preseason Mindset and Earning Your Spot 43:14 Florida Fundamentals 52:07 Sponsor Break 56:08 Charles Barkley Joins Wingmen 1:01:21 Chuck Triple Threat: Top 3 Hockey Moments 1:11:58 Chuck's Favorite Teammates and NBA Cities 1:21:10 Rest Management and Playing for the Fans 1:30:06 Golf, Lake Tahoe, and the American Century Championship 1:38:09 Why Charles Barkley Loves Hockey 1:48:18 Fan Voicemail: Accidental Panthers Fans 1:50:50 Bridesmaid of the Week 1:58:51 Outro Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this season finale episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are joined by five-time sports Emmy award winner and legendary ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. Kirk breaks down his passion for hockey, shares what it was like watching Team USA's thrilling Olympic run, and reflects on his own journey from being a standout multi-sport athlete to landing on the desk of College GameDay at just 26 years old. The guys wrap up the episode with a special rapid-fire Tkachuk Triple Threat segment detailing their favorite moments of the summer, along with their final bridesmaids and wingmen of the week Don’t wait to stock up on your favorites at https://www.gnc.com/sale the sale won’t last long Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Kirk Reflects on Team USA's Olympic Experience 05:15 How Kirk Got Hooked on Hockey 08:04 The Outdoor Game at the Big House 12:37 Old-School Hockey Fights and Setting the Tone 16:41 Kirk's High School Multi-Sport Career 18:42 The Recruiting Process 23:02 Landing the College GameDay Job at 26 26:18 Kirk's Insane Wednesday to Sunday Travel Schedule 31:09 Tkachuk Triple Threat: College Football Rapid Fire 38:51 Memorable GameDay Host Sites 41:11 The Future of College Football and the Transfer Portal 46:16 Kirk's Ultimate Wingman of His Career 50:28 Reviewing Kirk's Episode and Looking Forward to the Season 52:19 Top Moments of the Summer 58:06 Bridesmaid of the Week 01:00:39 Wingman of the Week 01:06:15 Outro and Season 2 Return Date What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices