The Ottawa Senators acquired multiple draft picks in the 2022 trade that sent forward Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. As of June 23, 2026, the Senators hold picks from that deal that can be used to strengthen their roster through the NHL Entry Draft or as trade assets.
The trade, completed on March 19, 2022, saw the Senators receive a 2022 first-round pick (which became defenseman Owen Beck), a 2022 third-round pick (used to select forward Jorian Donovan), and a 2023 second-round pick (traded to the Chicago Blackhawks). The Senators also received forward Tyler Motte, who later left as a free agent.
With the 2026 NHL Draft approaching, the Senators can utilize any remaining picks from the Tkachuk trade to select prospects or package them in deals for established players. The team has used previous picks from the trade to add young talent to their system.
As of the 2025-26 season, the Senators are looking to build on their playoff push, and the draft picks provide flexibility. General manager Steve Staios could use these assets to address needs such as goaltending or defensive depth.
