US EditionBrady Tkachuk Breaks Silence on Linus Ullmark's Leave of Absence Amid Alleged Cheating Scandal
Senators players and coach reject false social-media claims about Ullmark’s leave, affirming full team support while the club adjusts roster with goalie James Reimer signing.
- Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators captain, denied online rumours about Linus Ullmark's personal leave at Saturday morning skate; Steve Staios called the claims the work of `trolls` and `sick people`.
- Social-Media posts alleged causes for Ullmark's leave, which players rejected as false and harmful, while Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stützle said the team supports Ullmark and appreciated Staios' defense.
- Leevi Merilainen has shouldered most starts and the club added James Reimer to Belleville for depth, with Senators head coach Travis Green echoing players' sentiments.
- Players condemned the invasion of privacy, calling the online narrative unacceptable and embarrassing, while it remains unclear if Linus Ullmark will rejoin the NHL club.
- This Canadian Press report ran on Jan. 10, 2026, recapping Steve Staios saying `This statement will put an end to the ridiculous speculation spread online` and highlighting Linus Ullmark’s Nov. 8 overtime celebration with Tim Stützle.
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Brady Tkachuk did not hold back on dirty Senators rumors
Nov 12, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) skates during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Ottawa Senators star Brady Tkachuk had heard enough. The Senators’ captain broke his silence on the wild rumor circulating on social media following the team’s late-December announcement that goalie Linus Ullmark was taking a leav…
‘It’s not true’: Tkachuk blasts ‘crazy’ rumours around Senators
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk sounds off on social media rumours surrounding the team, expressing his anger over players’ families getting involved and his support for Linus Ullmark as he takes a personal leave from the team.
Elliotte Friedman urgently warns “This is not over” in Senators’ cheating allegations fallout
Thursday spiralled quickly for the Ottawa Senators. What began as unverified and anonymous rumors circulating on social media about the personal lives of several players escalated into a full-blown organizational crisis, capped off by an emotional team response and a lopsided loss to the Colorado Avalanche.“This is not over,” Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman warned Friday on his 32 Thoughts podcast.He opened the show with his take: The rumors…
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