CenterIce 83 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=524404 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Sad news, but I guess time catches up to us all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 (edited) Fatso should have never come back to St. Louis a few years ago during free agency. I'm surprised he didn't try Cup chasing during his last few years like all other players do. Did he ever even play in the Conference Finals? Edited April 8, 2010 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I gotta admit, "Tkachunk" was one of the best nicknames of all time. 1 ilmickeyli reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I gotta admit, "Tkachunk" was one of the best nicknames of all time. "Fatchuk" was even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 His nickname was actually Walt, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Good for him and the Blues, he doesn't bring anything to the team except for leadership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 meh... Without a doubt a greatly talented player, but he always seemed to be a bit selfish and missing that special something. 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Sad to see another one of these type of guys retire without winning a cup... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,961 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Well, so much for that off season wish.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 So, Hall of Famer or not? On the plus side, 525 career goals and two 50 goal seasons whilst playing in the dead puck era with 5 all-star appearances. On the minus, poor playoff record and no individual awards... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 (edited) So, Hall of Famer or not? On the plus side, 525 career goals and two 50 goal seasons whilst playing in the dead puck era with 5 all-star appearances. On the minus, poor playoff record and no individual awards... Hard to say, good numbers but no individual or team accomplishments. Look at Adam Oates, 400+ more career points and more awards, the highest scoring player who is HHOF-eligible but not enshrined. By comparison, I'd say the Hall will likely not be in the card for Keith. Fatso should have never come back to St. Louis a few years ago during free agency. I'm surprised he didn't try Cup chasing during his last few years like all other players do. Did he ever even play in the Conference Finals? Answer: Yes, in 2001 with St. Louis, they lost 4-1 to Colorado, the year Bourque went cup-chasing. Edited April 8, 2010 by McAwesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icemann778 1 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I'm surprised! but its good to know that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pockets 9 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 meh... Without a doubt a greatly talented player, but he always seemed to be a bit selfish and missing that special something. i dont know about that he could have went cup chasing like some of the other guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Don't really have any opinion on him other than the fact that me and my friends would always make fun of his name while playing NHL games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted April 8, 2010 he won't be in the hall of fame good american player though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdinc 45 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 TCK had so much potential.. but wasted it chasing contracts to teams that never mattered..... Sad but true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbochan 15 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 One of the last few remaining Jets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I'll always remember Tkachuk as a Coyote, back when they had those hideous jerseys. Seamed like that guy would always burn us. I remember their top line was Tkachuk, Roenick and someone else. And they always played us really tough. He definitely had a great career. Too bad he had to finish it out with the crappy blues.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I always hated him because he generally performed well against us, but I've got nothing against him. Played with grit, etc. etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2guns 10 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I have nothing against him, he wont make the HoF, but that's OK, he was still a pretty good player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowknife Redwing 57 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I've never been a fan of Tkachuk and I honestly think the state of his face is sadder than his impending retirement. He had a few great years though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted April 8, 2010 a few great years = 1994 - 2007 1 TheDetroitRedWings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted April 8, 2010 A hard-nosed unafraid skilled guy who disn't think he was too important to throw down when the situation called for it - something every teamwould like to have and sadly something there just aren't that many of anymore. I could take him or leave him personally, but he's my favorite type of player, a true powerforward. 1 Frozen-Man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 from what i hear he's going to be on that new Kirstie Alley show with her. Kirstie and Keith's big life. hahaha yeah good luck wit ya keef...have a good one. 2 GMRwings1983 and kook_10 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites