Matthew Tkachuk knows first hand how difficult playing in a Canadian market can be. So when he was asked about the Toronto Maple Leafs and their lack of success in recent years he was quite sympathetic to them.
He also says that he believes the players have what it takes to handle the crucifixion that they are handed on a daily basis.
After speaking about the Maple Leafs Tkachuk gives his personal opinion on playing in Canada.
During the interview, Tkachuk was asked about playing in Canada again. His response is sure to fire up Canadian fans and shock some people.
Tkachuk is not looking forward to playing in Canada anytime soon again.
He won't have to worry about calling Canada home for a while at least since he just signed his massive extension in Florida last offseason. His comments if anything will draw some ill will from Canadian fans and draw a few boos.
In international competition, Tkachuk represents the United States which could make him even more disliked by Canadians in the future with international hockey returning soon.
Either way, the Tkachuk family has never been shy to share their opinion on a wide array of topics and that seems to still be going strong.
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