Hockey Hall of Fame SHOCKERS: Brian Burke’s Self-Vote, Surprise Goalies & Tkachuk’s Call!

The NHL season isn't truly over until the Hockey Hall of Fame class is announced, and this year’s ballot brought some serious heat! Kirk, Chris, and Ron break down the newest inductees, starting with the undisputed first-ballot lock, Patrice Bergeron. But things get spicy fast as the guys dissect the optics of Brian Burke’s Builder induction—specifically the controversy of him serving on the selection committee right before getting voted in. Ron also drops a "U Can't Play" rant regarding Burke's history with concussion culture in the NHL. Plus, the guys react to the surprise women's and goaltending picks (Cindy Curley, Carey Price, and Pekka Rinne), Keith Tkachuk finally getting the call, and an exciting update on the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.Head over to TheUSAHOF.com to cast your votes for the next class of the United States Athletic Hall of Fame! This year, you can vote for legendary sports commentators—don't forget to check out the bios and vote for your favorite voices in sports. Also, make sure to subscribe to the Not in Hall of Fame podcast for more hot takes, and follow the guys on X/Twitter for behind-the-scenes debates!