Bergeron, Price & Tkachuk Make HHOF + The Brian Burke Committee Controversy

Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 9 of The Buck Stops Here! Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan are back to break down the newly announced 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class. We celebrate first-ballot legends like Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, and Keith Tkachuk, but we also take the HHOF selection committee to task. Kirk breaks down the lack of transparency surrounding Brian Burke’s induction and Evan compares it to a "Cheney Committee."Plus, we talk FIFA World Cup 2026! Kirk shares his incredible experience watching the USMNT in Seattle, the amazing cultural mashup in the city, and the unbelievable mental fortitude of the Iranian National Team. Finally, we pay our respects to the legends we lost in June and give you everything you need to know about voting for the United States Athletics Hall of Fame.Make today count, because it never comes again!🗳️ VOTE FOR THE UNITED STATES ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME:Your voice matters! Head over to theUSAHOF.com to cast your votes, see the rankings, and help decide the next class of inductees. There are no secret committees here—just pure democracy!🏈 VISIT THE UPTON BELL COLLECTION:If you are in the UMass Lowell area, check out the Upton Bell Collection featuring the new United States Athletics Hall of Fame plaque, including NFL legend Bert Bell!👍 SUPPORT THE SHOW:If you enjoyed the episode, please Like, Subscribe, Hype and leave a comment below! Let us know who you think should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame next year, or share your thoughts on the World Cup.