Dave Portnoy, the charismatic owner of Barstool Sports, is no stranger to stirring the pot in Boston's sports scene. Known for his passionate support of the New England Patriots, Portnoy also jumps into the mix when the Boston Bruins and Red Sox are making waves. Recently, he turned his attention to the Men's and Women's USA hockey teams, becoming their loudest cheerleader on social media.
Portnoy playfully jabbed at the notion of Americans taking over Canada's beloved game, and, true to form, he launched some eye-catching championship merchandise following Jack Hughes' thrilling overtime goal. His social media antics continued as he humorously engaged with "coping" Canadian fans and even his own employees.
But just when it seemed Portnoy might shift his focus away from hockey, he stirred the pot once again. As the American players faced scrutiny from local media for their post-victory celebrations, Portnoy suggested a bold move for the Bruins: targeting Brady Tkachuk.
Portnoy tweeted, "Should the Bruins trade for Brady Tkachuk? No shot he wants to play in Canada anymore, right? I feel like the B’s should just get all the Olympic gold medalists that Canada hates now."
The idea isn't entirely far-fetched. Brady Tkachuk, alongside Auston Matthews, faced criticism from Ottawa and Toronto media for their celebratory antics. While Matthews remained composed, Tkachuk's defiant stance caught attention.
Tkachuk embodies the quintessential Bruins forward. While Portnoy's focus might be off-the-ice drama, Tkachuk's on-ice potential is undeniable.
The Ottawa Senators' captain could be a strategic fit for Boston, though prying him away from Ottawa would be no small feat. With two years left on his contract before hitting free agency, the Bruins might consider keeping an eye on this situation.
Though the Senators are unlikely to trade their captain within the division as they aim for contention, the idea of Tkachuk donning a Bruins jersey is an intriguing one for fans and analysts alike.