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‘Really Hard Decision’: Ex-Sens Captain Brady Tkachuk Reflects on Ottawa Exit
Tkachuk said he quietly asked to leave after Ottawa’s playoff sweep because he did not plan to re-sign, and teammates learned of the move late.
- At the annual NHL and NHLPA player media tour in Sin City on Tuesday, Senators captain Brady Tkachuk discussed his trade request, calling the departure from Ottawa "really hard" and an emotional process.
- Tkachuk quietly asked for a trade following the Senators' playoff loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, signaling he would not re-sign with the franchise that drafted him.
- "It was a small group of people that knew," Tkachuk said regarding the request, noting his teammates remained unaware until shortly before the news of his move to the Panthers dropped.
- Sanderson admitted it was "not a surprise" Tkachuk wanted to reunite with his brother, Matthew, in Florida, while Thomas Chabot expressed disappointment regarding the departure.
- On Oct 21, Tkachuk will return to Ottawa as a visitor, where he said he does not have expectations for the crowd reaction, adding he is "grateful" for his time there.
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Brady Tkachuk Is Ready For New Chapter With Panthers And Return To Ottawa: 'It wasn't an easy decision'
Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk and a few of his former Ottawa Senators teammates spoke at the NHL-NHLPA North American Player Media Tour to discuss their whirlwind off-season.
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BVM Sports US‘Really hard decision’: Brady Tkachuk talks exit from Ottawa
Brady Tkachuk could not have been more emphatic. He also seemed slightly annoyed. The Ottawa Senators had just been swept in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Their captain was still processing the bitter disappointment. Tkachuk was also clear when he was again asked — the rumblings were nothing new — about his long-term […]
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