Brandon Hagel discusses rivalry with Matthew Tkachuk during podcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Brandon Hagel of the Tampa Bay Lightning shared insights on his rivalry with Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers during a recent appearance on the Cam & Strick Podcast. He emphasized that while their on-ice confrontations have been intense, any animosity is rooted in competition rather than personal dislike. Hagel acknowledged Tkachuk's toughness and referenced a notable encounter in February 2025, where they fought just seconds into a match at the Four Nations Face-Off. He remarked that facing Tkachuk pushed him outside his comfort zone but reiterated his willingness to engage if needed.
- •Hagel appears on Cam & Strick Podcast discussing Tkachuk rivalry.
- •Hagel states rivalry is competitive, not personal.
- •Notable fight occurred at the Four Nations Face-Off on February 15, 2025.
- •Hagel respects Tkachuk's toughness despite confrontations.
- •He expresses readiness to engage in future challenges.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I Thought He Was Tough’ — TB Lightning’s Brandon Hagel Dishes on Rivalry With Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk
"The rivalry between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers has produced several heated moments in recent seasons, with Brandon Hagel and Matthew Tkachuk also finding themselves at the center of the action. Their physical battles have generated plenty of speculation about whether the tension extends beyond the ice.
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