Tkachuk Shrugs Off Trump Joke Controversy

1 sourceUpdated Feb 27, 2026

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk pushed back on criticism surrounding a viral moment involving Team USA and President Donald Trump, saying the players were caught up in the emotion of winning Olympic gold…

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