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Senators owner attributes Brady Tkachuk's trade to family influence

Michael Andlauer says Keith and Matthew Tkachuk persuaded Brady to request a trade to Florida.

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What to know

  • Ottawa owner Michael Andlauer says Brady Tkachuk's father Keith and brother Matthew pressured him to request a trade to join the Panthers in June.
  • Brady Tkachuk has publicly denied that playing with his brother was his primary motivation, citing instead issues with his role in Ottawa.
  • The Tkachuk family had been publicly discussing Brady's ice time and role on their podcast during the 2025-26 season, adding external pressure to the situation.
  • Andlauer still speaks fondly of Tkachuk's eight-year tenure and leadership, but expressed frustration that the family dynamic ultimately made his departure inevitable.

“Ultimately the decision was made to go and play with his brother. It's a decision that was out of our control to a certain degree.”

Michael Andlauer, Senators owner · The Athletic ↗ · Sep 21

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Senators owner attributes Brady Tkachuk's trade to family influence
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    Andlauer's timing raises questions about other young players

    Commentary notes that Andlauer's pointed comments about family influence come as Ottawa considers naming a new captain, with some fans questioning whether naming another young player could lead to similar departures as Detroit and Winnipeg are experiencing.

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    Andlauer attributes trade to family pressure

    Senators owner Michael Andlauer tells The Athletic that Brady's father and brother influenced his trade request. Andlauer states the decision was ultimately about playing with Matthew, though Brady has denied this was his primary reason.

    “Blood is thicker than water, and let's just say that his father and his brother got in his kitchen.”
    — Michael Andlauer

    1. 2 outlets first by nhltraderumors.me, 5d ago · also Daily Faceoff · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Senators owner says that Brady Tkachuk's brother and father forced trade out of Ottawa

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago

  3. background

    Brady Tkachuk traded to Florida Panthers — After eight seasons as Ottawa's captain and a first-round playoff exit, Tkachuk requested a trade and used his no-movement clause to steer toward Florida, where his brother Matthew plays.

  4. background

    Tkachuk family members publicly discuss Brady's role — Keith Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk publicly questioned Brady's ice time and role in Ottawa on their "Wingmen" podcast and in media appearances during the 2025-26 season.