Brady Tkachuk braces for an emotional return to Ottawa, as Senators host Panthers

Oct 21, 2026, 10:32 PM ET|Comments (0)

from The Globe and Mail — Hockey,

Former captain Brady Tkachuk has returned to Ottawa as a member of the Florida Panthers, four months after requesting a trade from the only NHL team he’d ever known.

Drafted fourth overall in 2018, Tkachuk spent eight seasons with the Senators, including five as captain. A fan favourite for much of his tenure, he helped Ottawa return to the playoffs in 2025, ending a seven-year drought.

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