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Senators fans think Brady Tkachuk betrayed them? NY Islanders fans would like a word

There was something wonderfully entertaining about watching Ottawa Senators fans turn Canadian Tire Centre into a madhouse Wednesday night, giving former captai…

By Jiggs Westfall · Eyes on Isles

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:15 PM

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Writer Jiggs Westfall argues Brady Tkachuk's Ottawa departure is far less damaging than John Tavares leaving the Islanders.
Ottawa defeated Brady Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers 5-1 during his hostile return to Canadian Tire Centre.
Ottawa secured three first-round picks and a second-rounder after Tkachuk requested a trade with two contract years remaining.

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Writer Jiggs Westfall argues that Ottawa Senators fans' hostile reaction to Brady Tkachuk does not compare to how New York Islanders fans felt about John Tavares. Ottawa defeated Tkachuk's Florida Panthers 5-1 on Wednesday amid boos, chants, and thrown jerseys following his departure from the team.

Westfall highlights that Tkachuk requested a trade with two years left on his contract, allowing Ottawa to receive three first-round draft picks and a second-rounder. In contrast, Tavares left New York as an unrestricted free agent to sign with Toronto, yielding no return for the Islanders.

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