NHL Analyst 'Sells' on Brady Tkachuk's Future with Senators

NHL Analyst 'Sells' on Brady Tkachuk's Future with Senators originally appeared on Athlon Sports.The Ottawa Senators push to secure a new arena in downtown Ottawa is back in the spotlight and is raising speculation about the future of captain Brady Tkachuk.NHL analyst Jason Gregor suggested this week that the franchises timeline to relocate from the city's outskirts to an arena at LeBreton Flats may not align with Tkachuks contract, potentially influencing his next move.On Wednesday's episode of the "DFO Rundown" podcast, Gregor noted that Tkachuks deal has three years left on it before expiring in 2028, at which point he will become an unrestricted free agent.According to Ottawa Citizen's Bruce Garrioch and Rob Wong, who provided an update on Tuesday, the new arena will take at least two years to build once the land is ready.DFO Rundown - Episode 400Atlantic Division Deep Dive | w/ Michael Russo@JasonGregor | @RussoHockeypic.twitter.com/xkTUVYzEib Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) August 16, 2025The podcast producer joined the show to present the analysts with a simple question.

"I'm going to stir the pot: Brady Tkachuk will still be a member of the Ottawa Senators when the new arena opens buy or sell?" he asked.Its interesting.

A great question, because he got three years left in his contract.

And so is it going to be three? Is that building done in three years? Probably not.

So Im going to actually sell, Gregor said.A Senators Arena Project and a Brady Tkachuk Ticking ClockThe Senators reached an agreement with the National Capital Commission to secure land at LeBreton Flats, roughly 15 miles from their current arena, the franchise announced on Monday.Construction hurdles, however, mean the teams new home is unlikely to be ready before Tkachuks contract runs out.Gregor argued the overlap could affect Tkachuks long-term plans.I think, I think he is going to, by the time that building is done, hell have moved on, Gregor said, adding, I get a sense that he might be going to the USA.Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) during a stoppage in play.Timothy T Ludwig-Imagn ImagesBrady Tkachuk's Contract Gives Him Full ControlThe Senators drafted Tkachuk with the No.

4 overall pick in the 2018 draft, and he is entering the fifth year of his eight-year, $57.56 million contract.Tkachuk's deal features a full no-movement clause that kicked in on July 1, giving him control over any trade scenario through the duration of his contract.There has been no indication Ottawa intends to move him, and the earliest the club could extend Tkachuk is July 2027.

Tkachuk, meanwhile, denied rumors about his interest in an exit from Ottawa last season when he was linked to the New York Rangers.Its stuff that I cant control so, to be honest with you, it doesnt really bother me because its coming from a place where its not true, Tkachuk said on Dec.

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Given Tkachuks American background as a Scottsdale, Arizona, native, Gregor suggested a move south of the Canadian border could be the natural path if the timing of the Senators arena project and his free agency status dont align, and Ottawa cannot use the new arena as a positive in contract talks.Related: Senators' Brady Tkachuk Drops Honest Take on Maple Leafs-Mitch Marner SagaRelated: Senators' Brady Tkachuk Reveals What He Learned From Auston Matthews at 4 NationsThis story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 17, 2025, where it first appeared..

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