Tkachuk Gone, Senators Rebuild | Ottawa Senators News

The Ottawa Senators just pulled off a seismic trade, sending captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers — where he’ll reunite with his superstar brother Matthew. Drafted fourth overall in 2018, Tkachuk was the face of Ottawa’s rebuild, but this move weakens their playoff chances and shakes up a team already trying to build something. Former teammate Jordan Spence admits it’s tough to see Tkachuk go, hinting that leadership gaps may have existed, yet remains optimistic about the future. Rumors swirl that Tkachuk’s podcast with Matthew stirred locker room tension, possibly accelerating the trade. Despite the loss, Spence believes the Senators still have a strong foundation and are ready to move forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f50bd0373f324faa