Austin Konenski
Brady Tkachuk‘s future with the Ottawa Senators is arguably one of the biggest headlines of the 2026 NHL offseason. Tkachuk has two years left on his contract, but the Senators’ struggles in the Stanley Cup Playoffs have ignited trade rumors. So, what is the latest on the 26-year-old’s future in Ottawa?
Tkachuk’s exit meeting with the Senators didn’t induce “mass panic” or give Ottawa fans a reason to worry about his departure, as reported by Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast. Tkachuk publicly expressed his frustrations with the trade rumors following the 2025-26 NHL season as well.
However, what if Tkachuk were to change his mind after Ottawa’s offseason moves?
Top landing spot for Brady Tkachuk if he requests a trade this summer
Nothing has truly indicated that Tkachuk will ask out of Ottawa this summer. The 26-year-old captain has remained committed to the team, as rumors about his future continue to dominate headlines. However, which team would be Tkachuk’s top landing spot if he were to request a trade?
The Florida Panthers continue to be the most obvious landing spot. Matthew Tkachuk, Brady’s brother, was traded from the Calgary Flames to Florida in 2022. Once he joined the Panthers, Tkachuk took his game to the next level, leading the organization to three straight Stanley Cup Finals with two victories.
This is one reason why Tkachuk has been involved in trade rumors. The situation in Ottawa is better than in Calgary in 2022; however, many love to compare the two since they are Canadian teams. There is a public belief among the NHL fanbase that Tkachuk would love to join his brother in Florida.
After all, this is a similar situation that Quinn Hughes is navigating with the Minnesota Wild right now. There is no denying that both the Hughes and Tkachuk brothers want to play with each other, but it might not be the right time.
For now, Tkachuk is committed to Ottawa, but if anything changes, Florida might be on line one.
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