NHL Rumors Heat Up: Will Brady Tkachuk’s RFA Status Trigger a Blockbuster Move?

Every time talk starts swirling about Brady Tkachuk’s future in Ottawa, it stirs up quite the buzz. But here’s the scoop straight from the source—his dad, Keith, isn’t having any of the whispers that Brady might be unhappy with the Senators. After witnessing the drama that unfolded with Matthew in Calgary, folks seem quick to draw parallels, assuming Brady’s next move is inevitable. Yet, Keith paints a different picture: Brady is deeply rooted in the community. He’s embraced the city, the fans, and believes fully in the team’s upward trajectory. With a core of promising young players, it’s clear Brady’s heart is set on making a lasting impact in Ottawa. So, don’t hold your breath waiting for him to bolt just yet—those rumors might be more noise than news. LEARN MORE

Brady Tkachuk’s dad shoots down any speculation that he’s not happy in Ottawa

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Brady Tkachuk’s dad, Keith, on any speculation that Brady is not happy playing for the Ottawa Senators.

“I wouldn’t believe everything you hear. I think after what happened with Matthew in Calgary, everyone just assumes that’s going to happen with Brady.

“But Brady loves it there. Brady has cemented himself in the community. They’re a team on the rise. They got a great bunch of young players. They’re core players. The fans and the city itself treat him so well. He wants to be a big part of that moving forward. So I don’t think he’s going anywhere.”

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Notes on the top remaining restricted free agents

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: A look at the top remaining RFAs and if there is any speculation surrounding them.

Luke Hughes – New Jersey Devils – Brock Faber’s eight-year, $8.5 million per deal is a comparable. They could look to bridge Luke at around $5.5 million, but his next deal could be huge. The Devils have around $7 million in cap space. Forward Ondrej Palat and defenseman Dougie Hamilton have been in the rumor mill.

Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild – It may take a short-term deal to get it done. Cole Perfetti’s two-year, $6.5 million deal is comparable.

Mason McTavish – Anaheim Ducks – GM Pat Verbeek is not one to rush getting things done. He’s patient. Quinton Byfield’s five-year, $6.25 million AAV deal with the Kings is a comparable.

Connor Zary – Calgary Flames – GM Craig Conroy said on July 30th that things were slow but adds, “He’s a huge priority for us, and we’re going to get it done. It’s just a matter of when.”

Luke Evangelista – Nashville Predators – GM Barry Trotz: “We’re just trying to find a term that fits. I would like to go longer. The agents are hesitant to go longer on term.”

Ryker Evans – Seattle Kraken – A two-, three-year bridge deal seems to be where it could be headed. Will Borgen’s prior deal with the Kraken, two years at $2.7 million per, could be a comparable.

Alexander Holtz – Vegas Golden Knights – The Golden Knights don’t have much cap space, and a short-term deal is most likely.

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Wyatt Kaiser – Chicago Blackhawks – Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times predicts a three-year deal at $2.5 million a season.

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