Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk expressed frustration on Wednesday, saying it is distracting to repeatedly reaffirm his commitment to the team. Tkachuk spoke after the Senators were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes.
βItβs frustrating to have to keep answering questions about whether I want to be here,β Tkachuk said, according to TSN. βIβve said it before: Iβm committed to Ottawa. I love this city and this team.β
Tkachuk, who recently returned from the birth of his second child, emphasized that his focus remains on helping the Senators build a winning culture. He signed a seven-year, $57.5 million contract extension in 2021 and has been a key player for the franchise.
The Senators finished the regular season with a 39-35-8 record, securing the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference before being swept by the Hurricanes. Tkachuk recorded 74 points (32 goals, 42 assists) in 81 games this season.
