Senators owner criticizes Brady Tkachuk over trade to Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer has publicly addressed the departure of captain Brady Tkachuk following his trade to the Florida Panthers. Andlauer criticized Tkachuk's decision and hinted at family influences, particularly mentioning the role of Tkachuk's father and brother in his trade request. The Senators made moves in the off-season, acquiring players like Andre Burakovsky and William Eklund, yet losing Tkachuk, who returned from the 2026 Olympic Games with a changed perspective, has significantly affected the team. Tkachuk will make his return to Ottawa on October 21, where he is expected to face a strong reaction from the fans.
- •Michael Andlauer criticizes Brady Tkachuk's departure to Florida.
- •Tkachuk's family influenced his trade request, according to Andlauer.
- •Senators acquired Andre Burakovsky and William Eklund this off-season.
- •Tkachuk returns to Ottawa on October 21 for the first time since the trade.
- •Senators aim for a quick rebuild after playoff exit.
- 10:13 AMYahoo Sports — Senators news: Ottawa owner says Brady Tkachuk's family 'got in his kitchen'
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Senators Owner Calls Out Brady Tkachuk Following His Departure
"The Ottawa Senators are entering a new era without Brady Tkachuk. After spending eight seasons in Ottawa, including five as team captain, the Senators traded the veteran American forward to the Florida Panthers in June . The move came after Tkachuk indicated that he wanted out. His full no-movement clause gave him considerable control over where he […] The post Senators news: Ottawa owner says Brady Tkachuk's family 'got in his kitchen' appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Ottawa Senators have had a very busy off-season in 2026, and after falling short in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the eventual Champions, the team were hoping for a very quick reset.While they did well to bring in players like Andre Burakovsky and William Eklund, the biggest story of the summer was the departure […] The post Senators Owner Calls Out Brady Tkachuk Following His Departure appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 10:13 AMSenators news: Ottawa owner says Brady Tkachuk's family 'got in his kitchen'
The Ottawa Senators are entering a new era without Brady Tkachuk. After spending eight seasons in Ottawa, including five as team captain, the Senators traded the veteran American forward to the Florida Panthers in June . The move came after Tkachuk indicated that he wanted out. His full no-movement clause gave him considerable control over where he […] The post Senators news: Ottawa owner says Brady Tkachuk's family 'got in his kitchen' appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 12:53 AMSenators Owner Calls Out Brady Tkachuk Following His Departure
The Ottawa Senators have had a very busy off-season in 2026, and after falling short in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the eventual Champions, the team were hoping for a very quick reset.While they did well to bring in players like Andre Burakovsky and William Eklund, the biggest story of the summer was the departure […] The post Senators Owner Calls Out Brady Tkachuk Following His Departure appeared first on HEAVY.
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