Senators face backlash for jersey promotion after Tkachuk trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Ottawa Senators launched a promotion called "Chuk Your Tkachuk" allowing fans to trade in Brady Tkachuk jerseys for discounts on new team jerseys. This initiative followed Tkachuk's trade to the Florida Panthers amid criticism for only applying to Fanatics jerseys, excluding many fans with Adidas versions. While aimed at helping fans move on, online reactions reveal disappointment in the team's approach. Other organizations, such as the Ottawa Titans, are also engaging fans with similar promotions, highlighting the ongoing debate around marketing tactics following major player departures.
- •Promotion allows trading of Tkachuk jerseys for 40% off new jerseys.
- •Tkachuk was traded to Florida after requesting a move from Ottawa.
- •Online criticism focuses on limited eligibility for the discount.
- •Other teams are also addressing fan sentiments with similar promotions.
- •Reactions vary, with some appreciating the offer and others feeling ignored.
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Senators' latest Brady Tkachuk promotion backfires immediately
"The club's attempt to help fans move on has instead sparked a heated online debate.
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