NHL warned about Senators villain Brady Tkachu

The NHL Johnny Moore Jersey playoffs are just around the corner. Brady Tkachuk is going to be pivotal to how the perform in the postseason, for sure. It's not just about Tkachuk's offensive game, either. him as one of the top-five "villains" heading into the playoffs. The list compiled by Ryan Cuneo also includes Radko Gudas, Rasmus Dahlin, COrey Perry and Sidney Crosby. Tkachuk is as important to his team as anyone, and the Senators are hot. If he brings a little spice to the proceedings, look out. "Bradys game, which involves plenty of physicality and net-front combat, lends itself to controversy," Cuneo writes. "It would be no surprise if he got away with an uncalled goaltender interference at some point, and he might not be opposed to letting an elbow accidentally collide with a goalies helmet. We know hes capable of cro sing the figurative line, as he was recently given anunsportsmanlike conductpenalty for slashing forward Beck Malenstyn while sitting on the bench." MORE: There is only one Tkachuk in the playoffs this year. His brother, Matthew, mi sed the postseason with the . "Tkachuk somehow got through last seasons first-round series against the Leafs without getting into too much trouble, so hes probably due to create some chaos this time around," Cuneo writes. "Plus, the prospect of him gloating with his brother on their podcast after a contentious victory is deliciously despicable." The Senators weren't having a great season until the stretch run. Now, with just the right combination of hot streak and intensity, Ottawa could be a scary foe. More NHL news: Jakob Poeltl Jersey