The hunt for Brady Tkachuk’s replacement is for real – Will Ottawa Senators find a true standout?

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is sidelined for at least four weeks due to an injury, creating a significant leadership and performance gap. The team has shuffled forward lines to compensate, but no current combination fully replicates Tkachuk’s physicality and scoring threat. This absence tests Ottawa’s depth as they aim for a playoff spot.