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Brady Tkachuk Trade Rumors: 5 Potential Landing Spots, Including the Panthers
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Brady Tkachuk trade rumors have become more rampant over the last week. After the Ottawa Senators were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes , the buzz of Tkachuk moving to a different team has grown. After all, this feels kind of similar to Quinn Hughes , who was traded to the Minnesota Wild during the 2025-26 NHL season.
Tkachuk has a no-movement clause, meaning he must approve a trade from Ottawa to any organization. The 26-year-old forward is one of the NHL's most polarizing players. With two years left on his contract , it won't be cheap to trade for Tkachuk. Only a few teams could realistically make it happen this summer.
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Below, we dive into five landing spots for Tkachuck as trade rumors heat up, including the Florida Panthers .
Chicago Blackhawks
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The Chicago Blackhawks haven't made the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2020, but Tkachuk would elevate the team to the next level. Rising superstar Connor Bedard would be an excellent fit alongside the Senators forward, and Chicago arguably has the best prospect system in the NHL. It would be questionable if Tkachcuk would approve the Blackhawks, but the organization should at least try to make it happen.
Detroit Red Wings
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The Detroit Red Wings hold the longest playoff drought in the NHL, but adding Tkachuk would be great for the organization. Detroit needs more physicality and general manager Steve Yzerman has been adamant about needing better players. The biggest question is why Tkachuk would approve a trade to Detroit this summer. The Red Wings should try to give Tkachuk a reason to be in Detroit with a big offseason.
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Utah Mammoth
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The Utah Mammoth have the assets to pull of a trade for Tkachuk this offseason. Plus, if the 26-year-old forward wants to win, Utah would be a good landing spot. The Mammoth is currently in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and look like a team that could advance to the second round. If Utah makes a deep run, it could open the door for Tkachuk to join a Stanley Cup-caliber organization.
St. Louis Blues
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The St. Louis Blues could be one of the favorites to land Tkachuk in a trade this offseason. Tkachuk was raised in St. Louis and remains very close with Blues center Robert Thomas . While the Senators would like Thomas in a potential trade, Tkachuk would want to play with his close family friend. The NHL organization wasn't close to making the playoffs, but Tkachuk could have a deep desire to play in St. Louis.
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Florida Panthers
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The Panthers are undoubtedly the top landing spot for Tkachuk. After earning two Stanley Cup rings, Florida missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Led by Matthew Tkachuk , Brady's brother, the Panthers should be back in contention after an injury-riddled season. The Panthers will have a top-10 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and Tkachuk would love to play with his brother in the playoffs.
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