Keith Tkachuk makes Hall of Fame after sons become teammates
Keith Tkachuk joined the Hockey Hall of Fame on a Monday, shortly after his sons Brady and Matthew became teammates in Florida. The 2026 class also includes Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne, and a former Canucks President and General Manager. Henrik Zetterberg was not elected during the vote.
What changed
The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class has been announced, featuring Keith Tkachuk and other notable players and executives.
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Keith Tkachuk and Other Stars Elected to 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Class
confidence 90%Keith Tkachuk joined the Hockey Hall of Fame on a Monday, shortly after his sons Brady and Matthew became teammates in Florida. The 2026 class also includes Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne, and a former Canucks President and General Manager. Henrik Zetterberg was not elected during the vote.
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.
- The 2026 Hall of Fame class includes Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron, and Pekka Rinne.
- Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half after his NHL playing career ended to be elected.
- Henrik Zetterberg failed to receive enough votes for the Hall of Fame.
- Keith Tkachuk recorded 1,121 points in 1,290 NHL games.
Still unconfirmed:
- A former Canucks President and General Manager was named to the 2026 class.
- Burke was given a Hall of Fame nod due to his impact on the sport.
- Keith Tkachuk waited 45 minutes to tell his family about his election.
- The Tkachuk family weekend included a baptism and a U.S. Olympic gold medal celebration.