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Brady Tkachuk has become a cornerstone player for the Ottawa Senators since he joined the franchise in 2018. Despite the team\u2019s struggles to reach the playoffs during most of his tenure, the left winger\u2019s\u00a0consistent leadership quickly earned him the captaincy.<\/p>\n
But recent rumors suggest that several teams are interested in acquiring the forward, with one insider reportedly identifying the Dallas Stars as a prime candidate. This speculation didn\u2019t go unnoticed by Ottawa fans, who quickly criticized the insider\u2019s report.<\/p>\n
Senators Fans Are Livid at Insider for Suggesting a Brady Tkachuk Trade<\/p>\n
Tkachuk has been a key part of the Senators\u2019 roster for the last few years and, with gaining the captain\u2019s C in 2021, he quickly became a fan favorite in the city. However, while the forward has shown his loyalty to the franchise, trade rumors have continued to bubble up.<\/p>\n
And on the latest episode of \u201cThe Sheet with Jeff Marek,\u201d Marek, along with insider Greg Wyshynski, mentioned that the Stars might be after Tkachuk. \u201cIf Brady Tkachuk were ever available\u2026 I think they\u2019d move heaven and earth,\u201d Marek told Wyshynski<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, while Marek argued that GM Jim Nill wanted more tough and robust guys in his locker room, like Tkachuk and the Panthers\u2019 Sam Bennett, the fans weren\u2019t letting this one slide. One fan wrote<\/a>, \u201cMust\u2019ve been a slow day, fellas \ud83d\ude02\ud83e\udd21\ud83e\udd21.\u201d<\/p>\n That fan believes this is simply an attempt to generate podcast buzz and that the rumors lack any real substance. Meanwhile, another fan found it flattering that other GMs covet their captain but questioned why Dallas would realistically pursue him.<\/p>\n \u201cI understand that this type of commentary is meant to be complimentary to Brady; every GM would love him on their side. But\u2026\ud83e\udd71,\u201d they wrote<\/a>. Tkachuk\u2019s robust playing style and his explosive temperament have made him a hot commodity across the league.<\/p>\n But so far, there have been no indications of the forward wanting any kind of trade. To complement this, one fan wrote<\/a>, \u201cBrady would say it himself that this has gotten ridiculous and annoying.\u201d The user believes that nowadays, trade reports are being generated over the slightest rumors.<\/p>\n