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Analysts Believe Brady Tkachuk Has Played His Last Game as a Senator

The noise around Brady Tkachuk’s future with the Ottawa Senators has ramped up rather quickly since they were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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‘I have to do a better job controlling my emotions’: Senators’ Ridly Greig on upcoming hearing

A player is attempting to show remorse for his careless actions. When speaking to the media during the team’s end-of-season media availability, Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig was asked about his actions in Game 4 of the Metropolitan Division Semifinal, when he was seen throwing sucker punches at Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Senators’ Ullmark says he ‘felt like myself again’ during strong playoff performance

You truly never know what will happen in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Coming into their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Ottawa Senators were seen as a dangerous wild card team playing some of their best hockey heading into the postseason, and a real threat to push and possibly upset the top-seeded Hurricanes.

Brady Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Senators Face Tough Reality That It May Be Time to Move Brady Tkachuk

The Ottawa Senators entered the 2026 postseason hoping to finally turn the corner on a rebuild that has dragged on longer than expected. Instead, their playoff run ended abruptly in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes — a result that has sparked serious questions about the direction of the franchise.

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Claude Giroux News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Senators’ Claude Giroux makes declaration about 2026-27 NHL desires

The Ottawa Senators have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Senators in four games, ending the season for the Senators.

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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.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

‘Sometimes you gotta get punched right in the face’: Senators’ Chabot on team getting swept

There’s an empty feeling in the nation’s capital, with an extra bit of disappointment scattered throughout the locker room. The Ottawa Senators are just two days removed from their 2025-26 season coming to an abrupt end, losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in a four-game sweep in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 27

Power-Play, Finishing Lead to Senators' Swift Playoff Exit

In spite of having to play through several injuries on defense, the Ottawa Senators held the Carolina Hurricanes to just 9 goals in 4 games thanks to the defense corps holding their own, along with an incredible performance in goal from Linus Ullmark, who with a .932 save percentage, was their best player by far.

Ridly Greig News / Field Level Media / April 26

Senators' Ridly Greig to have hearing with NHL

Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for roughing Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Senators’ Ridly Greig Facing Suspension

Senators forward Ridly Greig‘s season is over following Ottawa’s sweep at the hands of the Hurricanes, which was finished off yesterday. He’ll now be facing a delayed start to his 2026-27 campaign as well.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Grading Every Ottawa Senators’ 2026 Playoff Performance After First-Round Exit

The Ottawa Senators have been eliminated from the playoffs in just four games against the Carolina Hurricanes. There were many disappointing players, the team scored just five goals in those four games, and for most of the series, showed no sign of life.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Senators’ Greig to have hearing for sucker punch on Hurricanes’ Walker

Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety in relation to his actions against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker in Saturday’s playoff game.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / April 26

Is the Love Between Tkachuk and the Senators Eroding?

It’s hard not to love Brady Tkachuk as a player. He’s a throwback, all grit and grind, made captain so young and wore that “do-not-back-down” thing like it was part of his DNA.

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Ridly Greig News / NHL Trade Talk / April 26

Ridly Greig To Have Hearing with NHLDoPS For Sucker Punch

According to the NHL Department of Player Safety, Ridly Greig will have a hearing for roughing Carolina’s Sean Walker. Greig is catching all sorts of flak for punching Walker while another teammate had the defenseman in a headlock.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 26

Charge Update: Mission Accomplished

The Ottawa Senators bowed out of the NHL playoffs yesterday, leaving a city-sized hole in the postseason picture. The Charge wasted no time filling it.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 26

NHL Weekend Rumors: Tkachuk Trade, Leafs GM, McDavid’s Injury

In today’s NHL weekend rumors, now that they’ve been eliminated from the playoffs, the Ottawa Senators could be exploring a shocking blockbuster involving Brady Tkachuk.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / April 26

Has Brady Tkachuk Played his Last Game with the Ottawa Senators?

Sportsnet: Frank Seravalli, when asked about the future of Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators. Has Tkachuk played his last game in the Senators jersey?

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / April 26

Insider Expects Senators to Explore Brady Tkachuk Trade This Offseason

Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators were just swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes, so now come plenty of questions about what’s next in the Nation’s Capital.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Will first-round sweep be the end of Brady Tkachuk's Senators tenure?

With their 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, the Ottawa Senators were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in a four-game sweep that turned out to be an absolutely disastrous showing by the team's best players.

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

On the Verge Being Swept, the Senators Must Turn to Carter Yakemchuk

The Ottawa Senators are down 0-3 in their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and will be facing elimination on Saturday (Apr. 25). Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub, the Senators’ top pair, have been ruled out for Game 4, and with Thomas Chabot’s struggles, it is time to bring Carter Yakemchuk into the fold.