3 trade destinations for Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk

TL;DR

Brady Tkachuk's trade rumors have intensified following the Senators' playoff exit. If available, multiple NHL teams would be interested in acquiring the star forward.

Key points

Brady Tkachuk's trade rumors have increased after Senators' playoff loss
Questions about Tkachuk's future in Ottawa persist
Multiple NHL teams would be interested in acquiring Tkachuk

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Trade rumors surrounding Brady Tkachuk have been picking up since the Ottawa Senators’ first-round series loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

While there is undoubtedly a good chance that Tkachuk stays put, questions about his long-term future in Ottawa continue to arise.

If the Senators do end up making Tkachuk available for trade, several teams would look to acquire the star forward. He would bring physicality, a strong shot, and captaincy experience to any NHL team.

Due to this, let’s look at three specific teams that could make sense as landing spots for the Senators’ captain.

New York Rangers

Tkachuk would be a perfect addition to the Rangers’ roster as they continue their retool. If they struck a deal with the Senators to land Tkachuk, he would immediately become the new face of their franchise as they look to get things back on track.