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Beyond the Shock: What Really Drove the Brady Tkachuk Trade

If you strip it right down, the trade sending Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers is one of those deals that looks shocking on the surface, but a little less random when you zoom out.

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Senators Trade Brady Tkachuk to Panthers in Franchise-Altering Move

The Ottawa Senators have officially made one of the biggest decisions in franchise history, trading captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in exchange for the ninth-overall pick and 25th-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a 2029 first-round selection, and a 2030 second-round pick.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Panthers Acquire Brady Tkachuk From Senators

No, this isn’t clickbait, the Ottawa Senators have traded Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. Pierre LeBrun was on it first, reporting that things were moving along and the two teams were finalizing a trade, and Elliotte Friedman confirmed it shortly after.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 21

Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

There are a lot of layers to this trade and what it means for both sides.

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Brady Tkachuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Panthers Acquire Brady Tkachuk

An absolute blockbuster has taken place as the Florida Panthers have acquired Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk. The news was first reported by TSN’s Pierre LeBrun and confirmed by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Leevi Merilainen News / Daily Faceoff / June 21

Should Leevi Merilainen still be the backup for the Senators?

There are several questions surrounding the Ottawa Senators heading into the offseason, especially between the pipes. While Linus Ullmark is the unquestioned starter, there’s a lot of concern for who will be backing him up next season.

NHL News / Silver Seven / June 21

2026 NHL Draft Profiles: Goaltenders

Life comes at us fast, especially in the realm of draft picks and prospect pools. Positions that appear deep and full of potential drain quickly as trades happen and players don't meet the expectations placed on them by fans and management.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

What do the Senators do with their blueline next season?

The Ottawa Senators clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this spring, but were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes and closed out the 2025-26 campaign with a bitter taste in their mouths.

Jake Sanderson News / Silver Seven / June 20

2026 Ottawa Senators Report Card: Jake Sanderson

If anyone had doubts, going into this season, that Jake Sanderson was a true #1 defenseman in the NHL, his performance in 2025-26 should have ended them for good.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Three Eastern Conference teams in need of major trades this offseason

The offseason is officially under way, with the NHL Draft around the corner and trades starting to go down.

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Nikolas Matinpalo News / Silver Seven / June 19

2026 Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Nikolas Matinpalo

Nikolas Matinpalo played a career-high 50 regular season games in 2025-26, helping the Senators tread water through a seemingly endless wave of injuries on the blue line.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Projecting Senators’ Contract Extensions for 2026

The offseason has officially arrived, and the Ottawa Senators are going to be busy. There is plenty of trade speculation, we are looking ahead to the draft, and wondering if the Senators will be making any moves in free agency.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 18

Vivian Jungels Headlines Ottawa Charge 2026 PWHL Draft Class

The PWHL's expansion process left the Ottawa Charge with many roster spots to fill, and with only six picks to work with in yesterday's PWHL Draft, general manager Mike Hirshfeld needed to make the most of those selections to give his club a chance at another playoff run.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 17

Three Defencemen the Ottawa Senators Could Select 32nd Overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The 2025-26 NHL season was marked by eleven different defencemen suiting up for the Ottawa Senators. The defensive depth on this team was tested and proved to be a major asset that helped propel the team into the playoffs.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Senators Are a Good Offseason Away From Stanley Cup Contention

After being swept in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes, it may seem as though the Ottawa Senators are nothing special. That they’re good enough to make the playoffs in 2026-27, but going on a real run—much less hoisting the Stanley Cup—is a long shot.

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / June 16

Senators Sign Norwegian Bakke Olsen

To be the best, you have to beat the best. Ya know, Ric Flair may have been on to something. The Carolina Hurricanes have hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup and in the process, served a reminder just how far the Ottawa Senators still have to go.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Ottawa Senators Sign Norwegian Forward Eskild Bakke Olsen

The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Eskild Bakke Olsen to a one-year, entry-level contract carrying a cap hit of $910,000, the team announced Monday.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Senators sign Eskild Bakke Olsen to one-year, entry-level contract

The Ottawa Senators have added some young depth to their forward ranks. On Monday, the team announced that they have signed center Eskild Bakke Olsen to a one-year, entry-level contract.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 15

Senators have intriguing defenseman on trade block ahead of NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Draft is just 11 days away. As the draft approaches, teams are figuring out their strategy and also looking to set up potential trades. Last year, the Ottawa Senators made a trade during the draft.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 10

Senators rumors: Ottawa in trade market for Stanley Cup Final goalie

Right now, the Ottawa Senators are set at the starting goaltender position thanks to the acquisition of former Boston Bruins starter Linus Ullmark prior to the 2024-25 NHL season.

Alexei Yashin News / Professor Press Box / June 8

The Senators Alexei Yashin Lesson: What a Star Can Cost

There are players who score goals, and then there are players who change the temperature of an entire franchise. For the Ottawa Senators in the 1990s, Alexei Yashin was the second kind.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / June 8

Why the Senators Tim Stützle Still Hasn’t Hit 100 Points Yet

Tim Stützle is the kind of player you watch for five minutes and immediately know he’s driving something important. The question isn’t whether he matters.

Jordan Spence News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6

Senators Know What Jordan Spence Is, Might Trade Him Anyway

Jordan Spence had a good season. Maybe it wasn’t a great one. Perhaps it wasn’t what the Ottawa Senators expected when they acquired him. Still, by most objective measures, he was solid.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5

Senators rumors: Ottawa’s ‘priority’ upgrade ahead of 2026-27 season

The Ottawa Senators fell in the First Round for the second consecutive season and will look to remedy this roster in the offseason. Reportedly, there are several priorities for the Sens ahead of the 2026-27 season, with some possible upgrades in the works, according to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / May 28

Ottawa Senators: Claude Giroux, and Goaltending Options

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Was told on Monday that Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux wants to play another season. The 38-year-old and is a pending UFA.