The Aporia · Ottawa Senators owner claims Keith Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk swayed Brady's trade request

Ottawa Senators owner Michel Andlauer claims that Brady Tkachuk’s trade request to the Florida Panthers was influenced by his father Keith and brother Matthew, who also plays for Florida. This statement comes after Tkachuk's request for a trade following eight years with Ottawa where he was seen as a community leader and fan favorite. While Tkachuk denies Andlauer's claims, the owner emphasizes that players must want to play for Ottawa to succeed there.

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In a recent NHL trade, Brady Tkachuk was moved from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers, following his request for a trade. The owner of the Ottawa Senators, Michel Andlauer, has stated that this decision was influenced by Brady's relationship with his teammates, particularly his brothers, Keith and Matthew Tkachuk, who play for other teams. Despite facing criticism about his commitment to the organization after their first-round playoff exit, Brady was seen as a dedicated captain and community member during his eight-year tenure in Ottawa. Andlauer emphasized that Brady cared deeply for the local community and fans, who recognized his contributions both on and off the ice.

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Ottawa Senators owner claims Keith Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk swayed Brady's trade request · assertive framing

The NHL preseason has begun after what has to be one of the wildest offseasons in recent memory. asserted

what → begin → memory

Well, that had to be the Ottawa Senators dealing Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers after the Team USA star requested a trade. asserted

star → have → trade

This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain

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If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain

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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted

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Now, the Senators' owner, Michel Andlauer, isn't holding back on why he believes that trade happened. asserted

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Tkachuk, who was the Senators captain, faced lots of questions after the team's first-round playoff exit about whether or not he was committed to the organization. asserted

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"In his eight years with the Ottawa Senators, and during his time as captain, he was an exemplary captain for us and leader and role model," Andlauer told The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. asserted

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"He cared about the community. asserted

He → care → community

He and his wife, Emma, did more than any other player. asserted

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The Boys and Girls Club — he cared deeply. asserted

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And the fans knew it. asserted

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Our fans are loyal and they’re intelligent. asserted

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And they loved Brady. asserted

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" However, news broke that Tkachuk had asked for a move, and the Senators got it done by sending him to Florida, where he joined his brother, Matthew. asserted

he → break → brother

Andlauer made it clear why he thinks things suddenly changed for Tkachuk. asserted

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"Blood is thicker than water, and let’s just say that his father (ex-NHLer and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Keith Tkachuk) and his brother got in his kitchen," he said. asserted

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"Ultimately, the decision was made to go and play with his brother. asserted

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It’s a decision that was out of our control to a certain degree. asserted

that → ’ → degree

But you have to want to play for Ottawa. asserted

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And right to the end, our fans were behind Brady — even after Team USA won gold. asserted

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I have no doubt in my mind." asserted

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Now, it's important to note that Brady himself has denied this claim. uncertain

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But one thing is certain: you'll want to tune in to see what happens when the Cats go to Ottawa on October 21. asserted

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Things could certainly get interesting. uncertain

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Ottawa Senators owner claims Keith Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk swayed Brady's trade request

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