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Ottawa Senators trade Tkachuk, Batherson contract talks

Overview

In late July 2026 the Ottawa Senators began the off‑season focused on boosting scoring, targeting snipers such as Brock Boeser, Pavel Zacha and Kirill Marchenko while noting roster moves that included the departure of captain Brady Tkachuk, the addition of prospect William Eklund and the signing of veteran Claude Giroux.

The club soon turned to retaining key talent, entering contract talks with right‑winger Drake Batherson, whose deal could reach $10‑$11 million annually. Analysts warned that the team needed more offense to stay competitive in the Atlantic Division.

On July 30 the Senators completed the trade of Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for multiple draft picks, intensifying debate over the roster’s future. Batherson’s negotiations remain far apart, with his camp seeking a high‑value extension and reports that the Edmonton Oilers could become interested if Ottawa fails to re‑sign him. The combined uncertainty of the Tkachuk trade and Batherson’s contract situation leaves the Senators’ outlook for the 2026‑27 season unclear.

Entities

Drake Batherson · Brady Tkachuk · William Eklund · Tim Stutzle · Steve Staios

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Ottawa Senators Face Uncertainty After Brady Tkachuk Trade and Drake Batherson Contract Talks

    The Ottawa Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers and face a contract stalemate with forward Drake Batherson, whose camp seeks $10‑$11 M annually, prompting speculation about his future,

  2. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ottawa Senators hunt for sniper as trade targets emerge

    Ottawa Senators, after finishing eighth in goals, seek a true sniper and have identified Brock Boeser, Pavel Zacha and Kirill Marchenko as possible trade targets.

Sources

dailyfaceoff.com · falaturf.com.br · heavy.com · nhl.cz · nhltraderumors.me · thebiglead.com

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