We break down the deal, the fallout, potential draft-week fireworks, and the search for a new leader.
During his exit meeting with Steve Staios, Senators captain Brady Tkachuk requested a trade out of Ottawa. On Sunday, Staios accommodated.
In one of the biggest trades in franchise history, the Senators have sent their captain to the Florida Panthers for three first-round picks and a second-rounder. Now what?
In this episode of Sens Nation, the official Senators podcast of The Hockey News, Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy break down the blockbuster deal, why it happened, and what comes next for the Senators.
Among the topics:
Did the Senators get enough for Brady Tkachuk?
Why did Steve Staios make this move now?
Is another major trade coming before Friday's NHL Draft?
Will Ottawa actually use all three first-round picks?
Who becomes the next captain of the Senators?
How will Tim Stützle and the rest of the core respond?
What does this mean for the future of the franchise?
The trade has divided the fan base unlike anything we've seen in years. Some are devastated. Others believe it's a good thing.
We discuss all of it.
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