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Brady Tkachuk Denies Ottawa Exit Rumor, Talks Personal Decision

Brady Tkachuk says he doesn’t know when the emotions will hit him tonight, but he knows what the moment means. The former Senators captain makes his first appearance in Ottawa since leaving to join his brother Matthew in Florida.“I just…

By Jim Parsons · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:28 PM

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Brady Tkachuk denied rumors that outside influences, including his father, drove his trade request from Ottawa.
Tkachuk stated his choice to leave Ottawa was entirely his own decision for personal and professional reasons.
The game marked Tkachuk's first visit to Canadian Tire Centre as an opponent after eight seasons with Ottawa.

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Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk denied rumors regarding his departure from the Ottawa Senators ahead of his first game back in Ottawa as a visitor on October 21, 2026. Addressing claims that his father Keith influenced the trade request, Tkachuk stated the decision to leave was completely his own choice for both personal and professional reasons.

Tkachuk spent eight seasons with the Senators and served as team captain before leaving to join his brother Matthew in Florida. Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle stated that the team was focused on winning the game rather than the emotions surrounding their former captain's return.

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