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Hours After Brotherly Trade, Tkachuk Family Celebrates Again

Keith Tkachuk joined the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on Monday. This honor arrived less than 24 hours after Brady Tkachuk was traded from Ottawa to Florida to join his brother Matthew. Tkachuk waited more than 15 years after his playing career ended to receive the call.

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Keith Tkachuk has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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  1. Keith Tkachuk Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame Following Sons' Reunion

    Keith Tkachuk joined the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on Monday. This honor arrived less than 24 hours after Brady Tkachuk was traded from Ottawa to Florida to join his brother Matthew. Tkachuk waited more than 15 years after his playing career ended to receive the call.

    What's confirmed:

    • Keith Tkachuk was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday.
    • Brady Tkachuk was traded from Ottawa to Florida to join his brother Matthew.
    • Keith Tkachuk's induction came less than 24 hours after his sons became teammates.
    • Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half after his NHL career ended for the call.
    • The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class includes Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, and Pekka Rinne.
    • Former Penguins president of hockey operations Brian Burke was elected to the Hall of Fame.
    • Henrik Zetterberg of the Red Wings was not elected in the HOF vote.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Keith Tkachuk waited 45 minutes to tell his family about his induction because he was overcome with emotion.
    • The Tkachuk family held a party for the U.S. men's hockey Olympic gold medal win over the weekend.
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