Brady Tkachuk Sends Strong Message on Senators’ Future After Maple Leafs Defeat

Brady Tkachuk made it clear hes not going anywhereand that neither are the Ottawa Senators.

After being eliminated in six games by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Senators captain spoke at length about his future and the clubs trajectory during Saturday's end-of-season media availability.Despite revealing he played through multiple injuries, Tkachuk contributed four goals and three assists for seven total points over the six-game series.Ottawa, however, dropped Game 6 at home in what Tkachuk called a "devastating, tough pill to swallow," ending the Senators' breakthrough campaign.Brady Tkachuk: "It's almost addicting to be able to play in front of that atmosphere.

And it was truly the best atmosphere I've ever played in, and it was so special.

And all the credit goes to, the fans, this community, and just how special it was." pic.twitter.com/JARMiJoB2I Coming In Hot (@ComingInHotSens) May 3, 2025Still not over it, to be honest, Tkachuk said.

Still wish we were playing Game 7 tonight.This season marked Tkachuk's first playoff appearance in seven campaigns with the franchise, marking the teams return to postseason hockey for the first time since 2017.I wanna play here; I wanna win here, Tkachuk said.

And I believe in everyone in this organization and that everyone wants to win here.With a playoff berth finally secured and some much-needed experience under their belts, Tkachuk believes the Senators are ready and eager for more success.Were not just looking at just (being) happy to be in the playoffs.

We want more, Tkachuk said.

I know were going to get better internally, and were just going to get better overall.Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates a goal scored at the Canadian Tire Centre.Marc DesRosiers-Imagn ImagesTkachuk, who just completed the fourth season of his seven-year, $57.56 million contract, also reaffirmed his desire to bring a championship to Ottawa.Obviously, its a lie, Tkachuk said when asked about recurring speculation regarding a potential exit from Ottawa.

All of those articles, stories, its just not true.

But I think its on me if I let that bother me or take me off what Im trying to do.

Everybody knows that Ill do whatever it takes to win.Related: Senators' Brady Tkachuk Refuses to 'Diagnose' Nagging InjuryRelated: Matthew Tkachuks First Message to Brady Tkachuk After Senators-Maple Leafs.

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