10 times an NHL team traded its star and made out just fine

Oct 20, 2026, 10:18 AM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Matt Larkin,

Welcome to the NHL’s week of awkward homecomings. On Wednesday, Brady Tkachuk returns to Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa to face the Senators for the first time since they traded him to the Florida Panthers at his request. Tkachuk played eight seasons in Ottawa, including five as captain, but he also hurt the fan base by asking out only months after stating he was committed to the franchise. That means he’ll probably see a blend of cheers and jeers on Wednesday, and he’s at peace over whatever happens .

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