Should The Senators Delay Naming A New Captain?

Breaking NewsAvalanche star Cale Makar agrees to largest deal in NHL historyRead moreTRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNCAAF: Opening week's bestCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byShould The Senators Delay Naming A New Captain?Pat MaguireFri, August 28, 2026 at 8:18 PM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSenators Close to Naming Brady Tkachuk’s Captaincy ReplacementThe Ottawa Senators have a leadership void to fill this season after the dramatic departure of former captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. Tkachuk’s tenure in Ottawa had a rocky conclusion as the American forward choose to request a trade after growing unhappy within the organization. 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