Ottawa Senators
Coverage of Ottawa Senators in the Nexus archive.
- Blackhawks wisely offload Andre Burakovsky to Senators for draft pick
The Chicago Blackhawks traded veteran forward Andre Burakovsky to the Ottawa Senators for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick amid a strong NHL trade market. Burakovsky struggled with poor performance and low confidence in the 2023-24 season, making the trade a strategic move to offload his expensive contract. The Blackhawks now hold 11 draft picks in 2027, bolstering their future assets.
- Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk getting traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk, AP source says
Brady Tkachuk is being traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers in exchange for four draft picks, including Florida's first-rounder this year. The move reunites him with his brother Matthew Tkachuk, who has played for Florida for four seasons. Both Tkachuk brothers recently won gold with USA Hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk getting traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk, AP source says
Brady Tkachuk is being traded to the Florida Panthers in exchange for four draft picks, joining his brother Matthew Tkachuk. The deal involves Florida sending its first-round pick this year, two acquired in a prior trade, and another in 2029 to Ottawa. Brady, Ottawa's captain for five seasons, will reunite with Matthew in Florida, where the family has ties and both previously represented USA Hockey.