Tim Stutzle Confident Ottawa Senators Can Still Thrive without Former Captain Brady Tkachuk

Tim Stutzle confident Ottawa Senators can still thrive without former captain Brady Tkachuk

The team's No. 1 centre speaks publicly for the first time since his long-time teammate was dealt to the Florida Panthers.

‘We’re Going To Miss Him’: Ottawa Senators Forward Tim Stutzle Makes Feelings Clear About Brady Tkachuk Trade

The Ottawa Senators made the playoffs last season. Ottawa was swept in the first-round against the Carolina Hurricanes. Brady Tkachuk did not want to play in the Canadian market anymore and he wanted to go the American market. He was traded away to the Florida Panthers. Brady will now be playing with his brother Matthew Tkachuk in Florida.

Report: Tim Stutzle says Senators have to 'move on' without Brady Tkachuk

Despite losing their captain this off-season, Tim Stutzle doesn't believe the Ottawa Senators are in line to take a step back in the standings.

Stutzle says Senators have 'got to move on' without Tkachuk

Center eager to help youthful core keep improving after trade of captain to Panthers

Ottawa's Tim Stutzle Breaks Silence On Brady Tkachuk Trade: 'You’re Always Surprised Over A Big Move Like That'

With Brady Tkachuk gone, the Ottawa Senators find themselves without a captain for the first time since 2020-21. And while Tim Stutzle could end up getting the 'C', he said replacing Tkachuk's leadership in the dressing room will not be easy.