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Ottawa Boos Former Captain Tkachuk
22 Oct
Summary
- Brady Tkachuk heard loud boos from Ottawa fans upon his return.
- Fans created signs, jerseys, and a punching bag for Tkachuk.
- Tkachuk was traded to Florida after playing eight seasons with Ottawa.
Brady Tkachuk made his return to Ottawa, eliciting a strong negative reaction from the fanbase he once captained. Senators supporters greeted him with a barrage of boos as he took the ice with his new team, the Florida Panthers. The team's attempt to honor him with a video tribute was also met with jeers from the crowd at Canadian Tire Centre.
Fans displayed their displeasure through various means, including custom placards, personalized jerseys, and a mock punching bag designed in Tkachuk's likeness. Tkachuk, who spent his initial eight NHL seasons with the Senators after being a first-round draft pick in 2018, seemed to relish the villainous reception. He had been traded to Florida on June 21, following a request to play alongside his older brother, Matthew Tkachuk.
