Brady Tkachuk has had enough of the loud buzz on social media. With a straightforward comment, the Ottawa Senatorsā captain set the record straight regarding an alleged remark about Canada during the postgame celebrations with Team USA.
Tkachukās statement comes shortly after a loud outcry erupted around the NHL. Among the various issues that raised fansā eyebrows was a player saying, āClose the northern border,ā during Team USAās postgame phone call with President Donald Trump.
āIāve been seeing stuff that people think itās me. But if you watch the video, itās not my voice and something that I never say,ā Tkachuk said, via ESPNās Greg Wyshynski. āI donāt know how that took a storm on its own when I give everything I have here. Itās crazy when things go on social media, how fast they go. I would never say anything like that.ā
Tkachuk denies making such a statement
Many believe the wrongdoing should be named, but not the wrongdoer. In this case, however, that line of thinking carried little weight, as fans were eager to know who was behind the comment. That is when social media did the rest, and misinformation spread, with many users blaming Tkachuk for the candid four-word message that sent shockwaves across the continent.
Brady Tkachuk at Madison Square Garden
Now, Tkachuk has decided to nip the issue in the bud and deny the claims, as he returns to Canada to captain the nationās capital NHL organization, the Senators.
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While the 2025ā26 NHL season has resumed after the Olympic break, many fans are still processing everything that followed Team USAās crowning in Italy. On that note, there has been no shortage of dramaāsomething Tkachuk would like to put to rest. The Senatorsā campaign has been dramatic enough, and his patience has run thin. That much became clear as he addressed the controversy surrounding Team USAās celebrations.
