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Brady Tkachuk’s Future With Ottawa Senators Gets Big Update Amid Rumors

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Brady Tkachuk‘s future with the Ottawa Senators is arguably one of the biggest headlines of the 2026 NHL offseason. Tkachuk […]

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Brady Tkachuk ‘s future with the Ottawa Senators is arguably one of the biggest headlines of the 2026 NHL offseason. Tkachuk has two years left on his contract, but the Senators’ struggles in the Stanley Cup Playoffs have ignited trade rumors. So, what is the latest on the 26-year-old’s future in Ottawa?

Tkachuk’s exit meeting with the Senators didn’t induce “mass panic” or give Ottawa fans a reason to worry about his departure, as reported by Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast . Tkachuk publicly expressed his frustrations with the trade rumors following the 2025-26 NHL season as well. However, what if Tkachuk were to change his mind after Ottawa’s offseason moves?

Top landing spot for Brady Tkachuk if he requests a trade this summer Apr 13, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) waits for the face-off during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Nothing has truly indicated that Tkachuk will ask out of Ottawa this summer.

The 26-year-old captain has remained committed to the team, as rumors about his future continue to dominate headlines. However, which team would be Tkachuk’s top landing spot if he were to request a trade? The Florida Panthers continue to be the most obvious landing spot.