Jordan Spence comments on Brady Tkachuk's trade from Senators to Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Brady Tkachuk, the former captain of the Ottawa Senators, was traded to the Florida Panthers in a surprising offseason move. Tkachuk had been a key player for Ottawa since being drafted fourth overall in 2018. Following the trade, teammate Jordan Spence stated that Tkachuk's departure was difficult but indicated that it might reflect a lack of belief in the Senators' potential. Spence remains optimistic about the team's future despite the loss. This situation has also been suggested to have caused rifts within the team, partly due to Tkachuk's podcast, which reportedly annoyed some players. Spence emphasized the team's belief in their abilities and readiness for the upcoming season.
- •Brady Tkachuk traded to the Florida Panthers from the Ottawa Senators.
- •Jordan Spence discusses Tkachuk's departure on a podcast.
- •Tkachuk's trade may indicate issues within the Senators' locker room.
- •Spence believes the Senators will grow stronger despite the loss.
- •Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk reunite in Florida.
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Senators Teammate Finally Breaks Silence On Brady Tkachuk Trade
"An era for the Ottawa Senators came to an end in stunning fashion last month, as they traded longtime captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in one of the offseason’s most surprising moves.Tkachuk, who was taken in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft by Ottawa, developed into the face of […] The post Senators Teammate Finally Breaks Silence On Brady Tkachuk Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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