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Senators Name Thomas Chabot as Captain Following Brady Tkachuk’s Exit
Chabot becomes the 11th captain in Senators history after Brady Tkachuk was traded, as Ottawa opens the season with a new leader.
- On Tuesday, the Ottawa Senators named Thomas Chabot as the 11th captain in franchise history, replacing Brady Tkachuk who held the role for five seasons.
- Tkachuk demanded a trade this summer and was moved to the Florida Panthers, prompting president Steve Staios and head coach Travis Green to select Chabot following internal discussions.
- Drafted 18th overall in 2015, Chabot has recorded 78 goals and 257 assists in 569 career games and remains signed through 2027-28 with an $8 million salary cap hit.
- The Senators open their 2026-27 campaign this Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, with the team finalizing its opening night roster on Monday.
- Ottawa aims to reach the playoffs for the third consecutive season, with Chabot, the longest-serving active Senator, leading the team as they seek to improve on recent results.
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Thomas Chabot's time has arrived as Senators name new captain
It’s Thomas Chabot with a ‘C’. The wait is over and the torch has been passed. The Ottawa Senators named Chabot as the 11th captain in franchise history on Tuesday to replace Brady Tkachuk, who held the post for five seasons. Preparing to open the season on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank […]
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