Summary
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk break down the upcoming NHL season, discussing their pre-game mindsets, opening night schedules, and plane travel dynamics. Former NHL linesman Derek Amell joins the show to share insights on officiating game seven of the Stanley Cup Final, the rowdiest arenas, and the story behind his career-ending finger injury. Brady tests Matthews knowledge in "Florida Fundamentals," dive into the Hard Rock Bet Survivor Pool, and reveal their weekly "Wingman of the Week" picks. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:35 Game Day Schedules & Travel Differences 11:43 Plane Card Games & Rule Changes 16:34 Florida Fundamentals & Hard Rock Bet Survivor Pool 22:37 Interview with Former NHL Linesman Derek Amell 23:40 Tkachuk Triple Threat: Iconic Officiating Moments 29:48 Best Arenas, Personalities, & Biggest Pressure Moments 36:03 Player Questions & Officiating Huddles 46:16 Derek Amells Career-Ending Injury 48:39 Derek Amells Wingman of the Week 52:33 Bridesmaid & Wingman of the Week Picks Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you wont hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices