Brady Tkachuk traded to Florida Panthers as Senators target new captain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Brady Tkachuk has reportedly been traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers in exchange for three first-round draft picks and a second-round selection. Fans' reactions are mixed, with some devastated by the loss of the team's emotional leader while others support the trade after a disappointing season. The Senators now hold significant draft capital, including the ninth and 25th overall picks in Friday's NHL Draft, which could be used for bolstering their prospect pool or for further trades. Meanwhile, the team must decide on Tkachuk's replacement as captain, with Tim Stützle, Jake Sanderson, Thomas Chabot, and Claude Giroux among potential candidates.
- •Tkachuk traded to the Panthers for draft picks on June 22, 2026.
- •Senators hold three first-round picks in upcoming NHL Draft.
- •Mixed reactions from fans regarding Tkachuk's trade.
- •Candidates for captain include Stützle, Sanderson, Chabot, and Giroux.
- •Decision on captaincy will signal direction for Senators' future.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — The Trade Fallout: Another Deal Coming? And Who Will Replace Tkachuk As The Senators' Next Captain?
"After the blockbuster Tkachuk deal, is another shoe about to drop? And who will be the next captain?
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