Florida Panthers acquire Brady Tkachuk following Senators playoff exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Brady Tkachuk has been traded to the Florida Panthers after the Ottawa Senators were eliminated in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes. The Senators faced questions about Tkachuk’s future with the team, particularly after reports emerged that he would not sign an extension. Insiders suggest that external factors, including a call from President Donald Trump after the 2026 Olympics, may have influenced the trade. With Tkachuk now playing alongside his brother Matthew, the Panthers aim to improve on their lackluster previous season. The team appears poised for renovations heading into the upcoming season, potentially making additional moves as the summer continues.
- •Brady Tkachuk traded from Ottawa Senators to Florida Panthers.
- •Senators eliminated in first round of playoffs by Carolina Hurricanes.
- •Concerns raised over Tkachuk's commitment to the Senators.
- •External factors, including a Trump call, discussed as trade influences.
- •Tkachuk joins brother Matthew on the Panthers.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Would Brady Tkachuk Still Be With The Sens?’ — President Donald Trump May Have Inadvertently Played a Part in Box-Office Trade, Says Insider
"This summer was always expected to be a busy one for NHL general managers, but few would have predicted a trade as big as the one the Florida Panthers pulled off for Brady Tkachuk. After the Senators were swept in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes, questions were raised over Tkachuk’s future with the franchise, questions he swiftly batted away.
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