Brady Tkachuk responds to critics as Ottawa Senators open rookie camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Ottawa Senators officially opened rookie camp this week in preparation for the upcoming main training camp, which begins Wednesday. During the team's annual golf tournament, captain Brady Tkachuk addressed recent criticisms regarding his performance levels over the past year and a half. The organization is currently preparing for the Prospects Challenge in Gatineau, though the roster is missing Carter Yakemchuk. Additionally, the team faces roster decisions regarding its top-six forward group, with discussions surfacing about potential options like Chris Kreider. The coaching staff also continues to monitor the health status of Jonas Lagerberg Hoen following a recent injury. As the club transitions from off-season events to formal training, internal focus remains on leadership roles, including the captaincy status of Thomas Chabot.
- •Ottawa Senators rookie camp is underway ahead of the Wednesday start for main camp.
- •Brady Tkachuk publicly addressed criticism regarding his intensity during previous seasons.
- •Carter Yakemchuk is absent from the current rookie camp roster.
- •The team is preparing for upcoming Prospects Challenge games held in Gatineau.
- •Jonas Lagerberg Hoen is currently managing an injury.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Sens Nation Podcast: Tkachuk Pushes Back at Critics; Senators Rookie Camp is Here
"Brady Tkachuk pushes back on certain narratives about his time in Ottawa, Sens rookie camp kicks off, and we discuss the most intriguing names hitting the ice at the Prospects Challenge.
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