Regarding the Ottawa Senators and their captain, Brady Tkachuk, there are strong indications that the team has no intention of trading him unless absolutely compelled to do so. Elliotte Friedman, speaking on the 32 Thoughts Podcast, conveyed that the Senators organization, including management like Steve Staios and Michael Andlauer, holds significant pride in their team and the Ottawa market. They reportedly react very negatively to trade speculation surrounding Tkachuk and will only consider such a move if forced by circumstances, not as a proactive decision.
In other NHL rumor news, the Dallas Stars are expected to prioritize retaining forward Jason Robertson long-term. Friedman, on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, suggested that Robertson is on track to secure a contract that reflects his value, potentially in the range of Mikko Rantanen’s deal, which is around $12 million annually. Despite being in the final year of his current contract and heading towards restricted free agency with arbitration rights, Robertson has performed exceptionally well, scoring in eight consecutive playoff games dating back to last season. The Stars seem prepared to meet his contract demands to keep him with the team for the foreseeable future.