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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.

48. Jaycee Horn

Taken with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of South Carolina, Jaycee Horn arrived in Charlotte as an instant cornerstone piece for the defense. The son of former Pro Bowl wide receiver Joe Horn, Jaycee brought elite size, length, and aggressive press-man technique to the boundary.

Horn stepped into the starting lineup as a rookie and immediately demonstrated shutdown potential. However, a fractured foot in Week 3 abruptly halted his debut season. When healthy, Horn proved to be one of the most gifted boundary defenders in the league, possessing the size and makeup to lock down opposing primary receivers. He delivered a strong bounce-back campaign in 2022, recording three interceptions, seven passes defensed, and 53 total tackles across 13 starts while holding opposing quarterbacks to an elite passer rating when targeted.

After navigating additional injury setbacks in 2023, Horn's elite potential fully materialized as an elite force when he put together his healthiest and most dominant season in 2024. Starting 16 games, Horn earned his first career Pro Bowl selection after locking down primary targets week after week, tallying an interception, 13 passes defensed, and a career-high 67 total tackles.

Entering the 2026 season as the established leader of Carolina's secondary, Horn has played in 38 regular-season games (all starts) through his first four playing years, accumulating four interceptions, 25 passes defensed, and 160 total tackles.