CALGARY, AB – The Calgary Flames‘ selection of Matthew Tkachuk with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft has ignited a firestorm of debate within the hockey community. The choice, announced June 24th at the First Niagara Center in Niagara Falls, ontario, has sharply divided fans and analysts alike, largely due to Tkachuk’s perceived reputation for a more physical and sometimes controversial style of play.
Tkachuk, the son of former NHL star Keith Tkachuk, who played 19 seasons and scored 502 goals, brings a unique blend of
