Senators Owner: Tkachuk Family Influenced Brady's Trade Request
WHO:
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk, Michel Andlauer (owner of the Ottawa Senators), Matthew Tkachuk (Brady's brother), Keith Tkachuk (Brady's father and ex-NHLer)
Sportskeeda - Michael Andlauer (owner of the Ottawa Senators)
WHAT:
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk faced questions about his commitment to the Ottawa Senators after the team's first-round playoff exit.
Fox News - Michel Andlauer stated, "You have to want to play for Ottawa," emphasizing the need for commitment from players.
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk denied claims that his father and brother influenced his decision to leave Ottawa.
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk's departure from Ottawa did not win him any fans in the city he called home for eight seasons.
Fox News - Michel Andlauer stated, "In his eight years with the Ottawa Senators, and during his time as captain, he was an exemplary captain for us and leader and role model."
Fox News - Andlauer mentioned that Tkachuk and his wife, Emma, "did more than any other player" for the local community, specifically referencing their involvement with the Boys and Girls Club.
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk requested a trade from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers.
Fox News - The Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers after he requested a move.
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk served as captain of the Ottawa Senators for eight years.
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk celebrated winning a gold medal with Team USA during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games on February 22, 2026.
WHERE:
Fox News - The trade involved the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers.
Fox News - The Milan Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, hosted the men's gold medal game.
WHEN:
Fox News - The Senators will face the Florida Panthers in Ottawa on October 21.
WHY:
Fox News - Andlauer claimed, "Blood is thicker than water," suggesting that familial influence played a significant role in Tkachuk's decision to leave Ottawa.
Fox News - Michel Andlauer believes Brady Tkachuk's decision to leave Ottawa was influenced by his desire to play with his brother Matthew in Florida.
Fox News - Andlauer stated that Tkachuk's father and brother "got in his kitchen," suggesting familial influence on his decision.
HOW:
Fox News - Andlauer expressed that the decision for Brady Tkachuk to leave was "out of our control to a certain degree."
Fox News - Michel Andlauer expressed that the decision for Brady Tkachuk to leave was "out of our control to a certain degree."
(UPDATED September 24, 2026 11:57 UTC)
Brady Tkachuk addressed concerns about his commitment to the Ottawa Senators following the team's first-round playoff exit. Team owner Michel Andlauer emphasized the importance of wanting to play for Ottawa, highlighting the need for dedication from players. In response to speculation, Tkachuk denied that his father and brother had any influence on his decision to leave the team.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 00:01 UTC)
Brady Tkachuk's departure from Ottawa has not won him any fans in the city where he spent eight seasons, despite his exemplary leadership as captain, according to team owner Michel Andlauer. Andlauer praised Tkachuk and his wife, Emma, for their significant contributions to the local community, particularly their work with the Boys and Girls Club. He also noted that familial influence played a major role in Tkachuk's decision to leave, adding that the situation was "out of our control to a certain degree."
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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 19:02 UTC)
Brady Tkachuk has officially requested a trade from the Ottawa Senators, and the team has agreed to send him to the Florida Panthers, where he hopes to play alongside his brother, Matthew. Tkachuk, who served as captain of the Senators for eight years, recently celebrated winning a gold medal with Team USA at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. The Senators are set to face the Panthers in Ottawa on October 21, and team owner Michel Andlauer noted that family dynamics played a significant role in Tkachuk's decision to leave.