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Brady Tkachuk clarifies Florida Panthers trade was not about brother Matthew

ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:24 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Brady Tkachuk clarifies Florida Panthers trade was not about brother Matthew

Summary

Brady Tkachuk addressed his recent trade from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers, stating that his desire to play with his brother Matthew was not the main factor behind the move. The statement comes amid various discussions surrounding the family's influence on his career decisions. Tkachuk's comments provide insight into his motivations as he transitions to a new team in the NHL. Further details about his role in Florida are anticipated as the offseason progresses.

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•Tkachuk moved from Ottawa Senators to Florida Panthers.
•He stated family ties were not key to his trade decision.
•The trade occurs during the NHL offseason.
•Further insights into his role in Florida are expected.

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7:17 PMESPN NHL — Brady Tkachuk: Trade 'wasn't about' Matthew

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Brady Tkachuk claims that playing with his brother Matthew wasn't the primary reason he wanted to leave the Ottawa Senators to join the Florida Panthers.
— ESPN NHLby Greg Wyshynski

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