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sports17 days ago•39 min saved

Sharks trade Eklund to Ottawa for 9th overall, signaling a defensive upgrade push

San Jose dealt winger William Eklund along with prospects Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda to Ottawa for the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The move appears aimed at addressing the Sharks’ thin left/right-side defense, as they signed only two defensemen and have multiple RFAs, and it suggests GM Mike Grier isn’t done making moves—with talk of pursuing a top-pair defenseman (and potentially other D targets) to accelerate the rebuild.

via San Jose Hockey Now|

#2026-nhl-draft #bowen-byram #ottawa-senators

sports18 days ago•5 min saved

Senators land Eklund from Sharks for 2026 No. 9 pick

The San Jose Sharks traded William Eklund to the Ottawa Senators for the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, plus forward Kasper Halttunen and the rights to Brandon Svoboda; Ottawa had acquired the No. 9 pick from the Florida Panthers in the Brady Tkachuk trade. Eklund, 23, posted 53 points (15 goals, 38 assists) in 78 games this season and is signed to a three-year, $16.8 million contract with the Sharks. San Jose also holds the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft.

via NHL.com|

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sports18 days ago•5 min saved

Senators land Eklund and boost forward depth as Sharks cash in No. 9 pick

Ottawa acquires William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and Brandon Svoboda’s rights from San Jose in exchange for the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, giving the Senators added forward depth while San Jose gains significant draft capital; analysts view Eklund as a promising top-six winger but not an immediate Brady Tkachuk replacement, signaling Ottawa’s quick retool and San Jose’s continued rebuild.

via The New York Times|

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sports18 days ago•4 min saved

Sharks land Florida’s ninth pick in 2026 NHL Draft in Ottawa swap

San Jose traded William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda to Ottawa in exchange for Florida’s ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, giving the Sharks the second, ninth and 27th picks in the first round.

via NHL.com|

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sports18 days ago•3 min saved

Senators land Eklund, Halttunen and Svoboda from Sharks for 2026 first-round pick

Ottawa acquired forward William Eklund, forward Kasper Halttunen, and the rights to unsigned prospect Brandon Svoboda from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for the Senators' 2026 first-round pick (9th overall, previously acquired from Florida). Eklund, 23, has 163 NHL points; Halttunen, 21, had 35 points in 69 AHL games; Svoboda spent the 2025-26 season at Boston University. The deal adds immediate skill and future depth to Ottawa’s core while shuffling draft capital.

via NHL.com|

#brandon-svoboda #kasper-halttunen #ottawa-senators

sports18 days ago•7 min saved

Panthers land Tkachuk from Senators in three-pick blockbuster

In a blockbuster that reshapes both teams’ futures, the Florida Panthers acquire captain Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for three first-round picks (including a ninth-overall and a 2026 first-rounder) plus a second-round pick. Florida adds a proven, high-end winger to boost Cup contention as Tkachuk turns 27, while Ottawa pivots to a rebuild, leveraging the high draft capital and cap space to pursue future upgrades. Analysts view the move as a win for Florida and a strategic reset for Ottawa.

via Bleacher Report|

#brady-tkachuk #first-round-picks #florida-panthers

sports19 days ago•3 min saved

Tkachuk's Hint Triggers Senators-Panthers Trade

Ottawa traded Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for a package that includes Florida’s two first-round draft picks after his agent signaled he wouldn't re-sign when his contract expires in 2028; the move lets Brady join his brother Matthew in Florida, came after early discussions with Senators GM Steven Staios, and was framed as a proactive step to avoid locker-room turmoil while the franchise looks to the future, with four teams in contention and Panthers’ offer standing out because of the brothers' reunion.

via New York Post|

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nhl19 days ago•5 min saved

Tkachuk to Florida Sparks Debate on NHL Player Power

Brady Tkachuk has been traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers for a package that includes picks No. 9 and No. 25 in this weekend’s draft, a second-round pick next year, and a conditional first-round pick in 2029, with a no-movement clause allowing him to select Florida among four options. The move, paired with his brother’s involvement and broader rumors, is framed as part of a growing trend of American-born players pushing for preferred destinations and reshaping team-building in the NHL. It prompts frustration among some fans and questions about parity, while Ottawa enters a rebuild and Florida bets on extending its contention window.

via Defector|

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sports19 days ago•12 min saved

Tkachuk Trade Reconfigures the NHL's Star Market

Brady Tkachuk was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers in a blockbuster deal that delivers Ottawa two first-round picks in this year’s draft, a conditional second-round pick in 2027, and a top-10 protected first-round pick in 2029, giving the Senators major draft capital to rebuild and signaling a hotter, star-driven NHL trade market this summer; Florida lands a franchise-altering forward to pair with his brother Matthew, heightening contention while goaltending questions and cap dynamics loom in a rapidly changing landscape.

via The New York Times|

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sports19 days ago•38 min saved

Tkachuk Trade Upends 2026 NHL Mock Draft

A blockbuster deal sends Brady Tkachuk from the Florida Panthers to the Ottawa Senators, giving Ottawa three first‑round picks in the 2026 draft and prompting an updated mock draft as of June 21. The revised board keeps Gavin McKenna first overall to the Maple Leafs but reshuffles the top to accommodate the Senators’ new assets, with picks like Ivar Stenberg and Caleb Malhotra positioned early and Ottawa’s three selections rendered at No. 9 (via FLA), No. 25 (via FLA), and No. 32 (own). The piece provides a full 1–32 mock with player analyses and notes on each team's potential development paths and needs after the trade.

via Bleacher Report|

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sports20 days ago•13 min saved

Brady Tkachuk Joins Panthers, Reuniting with Brother Matthew in Florida

Brady Tkachuk was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers, reuniting him with his brother Matthew in South Florida. Ottawa received Nos. 9 and 25 in the 2026 NHL Draft, a conditional first-round pick in 2029, and a 2027 second-round pick (with No. 25 previously sent to Seattle for Mackie Samoskevich). Brady, 26, had 59 points this season and has two seasons left on his seven-year, $57.5 million contract. Panthers GM Bill Zito called him a dynamic leader as they chase a championship; this will be the first time the Tkachuk brothers play together in the NHL.

via NHL.com|

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sports20 days ago•8 min saved

Tkachuk trade ships captain to Panthers, reuniting brothers and reshaping draft plans

The Ottawa Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for Florida’s No. 9 pick, Seattle’s No. 25 pick, and Ottawa’s 2029 first-round pick plus a 2030 second-round pick, giving Ottawa three first-rounders this draft (including No. 32 after the NHL restored it). Tkachuk, under an eight-figure deal with a full no-move clause, has two seasons left and can seek an extension starting July 2027. The move reunites Brady with his brother Matthew in Florida and is framed by Senators GM Steve Staios as a strategic shift to add cap space and asset liquidity for the team’s long-term plans.

via The New York Times|

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sports20 days ago•7 min saved

Panthers land Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster first-round swap

The Florida Panthers acquired forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for three first-round picks and one second-round pick (2026 Florida first, 2026 Tampa Bay first, 2027 second, and 2029 first-round top-10 protected). Tkachuk, 26, had 59 points in 60 games last season and has captained Ottawa for five years, bringing veteran leadership and scoring punch to Florida as they pursue a championship in 2026-27.

via NHL.com|

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sports20 days ago•1 min saved

Brady Tkachuk Traded to Panthers, Reuniting with Brother Matthew

The Florida Panthers acquired Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for three first-round picks and a second-round pick, reuniting Brady with his brother Matthew in Florida. Tkachuk is under contract through the 2027-28 season and will become a free agent afterward. Ottawa had made the playoffs but were swept in the first round by the eventual champions, while the Panthers aim to contend in the East next season.

via Bleacher Report|

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sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Could a Lafrenière–Tkachuk swap actually work for Rangers and Senators?

The piece examines a hypothetical 1-for-1 trade between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators: Alexis Lafrenière for Brady Tkachuk. It argues the swap could benefit both clubs by addressing needs and cap dynamics—Tkachuk’s two-year, $8.2M deal vs Lafrenière’s six-year, $7.45M hit—while noting Tkachuk’s healthier production when on the ice but ongoing injury risk, and suggesting Ottawa might prefer a shorter-term risk with rising cap certainty. The idea is unlikely but presented as a potentially realistic scenario given the teams’ current situations.

via Blue Line Station|

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