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Senators owner discusses Tkachuk's trade and potential captaincy

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Senators owner discusses Tkachuk's trade and potential captaincy
Summary

Michael Andlauer, owner of the Ottawa Senators, spoke about Brady Tkachuk's departure from the franchise ahead of the NHL Board of Governors meeting. He praised Tkachuk's leadership and implied that family influence played a role in his decision to request a trade. Currently, the Senators have yet to name a new captain following Tkachuk's exit, with Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot as top candidates. Andlauer dismissed concerns about Sanderson potentially leaving like Tkachuk did, emphasizing their different backgrounds. As of now, Tkachuk is making an impact in Florida, leading the NHL in preseason points.

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  • •Andlauer praises Tkachuk's leadership in the community.
  • •Family influence reportedly swayed Tkachuk's trade request.
  • •Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot are candidates for captaincy.
  • •Andlauer believes comparisons to Tkachuk are misplaced.
  • •Tkachuk leads NHL in preseason points with the Panthers.
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  • 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Senators Owner Has Warm Words For Tkachuk... And A Blunt View Of Why He Wanted Out
What they're saying
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Michael Andlauer praised his former captain’s leadership and believes that his family helped talk him into asking for a trade.

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