Summary
Early in the 2024-25 season, rumors linked Brady Tkachuk to the New York Rangers as they made him their primary trade target, prompting Senators GM Steve Staios to deny the speculation, while owner Michael Andlauer accused the Rangers of soft tampering. Tkachuk refuted the trade rumors during exit interviews, affirming his commitment to the Senators and their goal of winning the Stanley Cup. Despite the controversy, the Senators made the playoffs for the first time in eight years, while the Rangers had a disappointing season, missing the playoffs entirely.
