Brady Tkachuk traded to Panthers in stunning NHL blockbuster, joins brother Matthew

In a stunning move on Sunday, June 21, the NHL team that just had its two-time defending champion status revoked reloaded in a big way.

The Florida Panthers, who missed the Stanley Cup playoffs this past season in a year riddled with injuries, have reportedly traded for Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk, uniting him with his brother Matthew — undoubtedly a special Father's Day gift for their dad Keith, a U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer.

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk won gold together at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina in a stunning upset of Canada.

The Senators will reportedly receive a plethora of picks in the blockbuster deal, including two in the upcoming NHL draft.

According to Elliotte Friedman, the return is the No. 9 and No 25 picks in the 2026 NHL draft — the latter of which was acquired earlier on June 21 by trading Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken — a 2029 first-round pick and a second in 2030. Tkachuk waived his no movement clause to allow the deal to happen.

Per reports from the Ottawa Citizen, Tkachuk had indicated to the Senators he would not re-sign in Ottawa when his contract expires in two years, upping the urgency to make a move. It's the second time in the past 12 months an American player muscled his way off a Canadian roster, with Quinn Hughes doing something similar with the Vancouver Canucks partway through the 2025-26 season when he was traded to the Minnesota Wild.

Reports from Pierre LeBrun indicate Tkachuk's list was down to the newly crowned Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, the Vegas Golden Knights, Wild, and, of course, the Panthers. LeBrun added the Senators made a push to acquire Anton Lundell from the Panthers but ultimately had to settle for the picks.

Brady Tkachuk trade details

  • Panthers receive: LW Brady Tkachuk
  • Senators receive: 2026 No. 9 overall, 2026 No. 25 overall, 2029 first-round pick, 2030 second-round pick

The Senators did not get any players in dealing Tkachuk, instead landing two first-round picks in the 2026 NHL entry draft (Nos. 9 and 25 overall), a first-round pick in 2029, and a second-round pick in 2030.

Brady Tkachuk contract

Tkachuk is on the back end of a seven-year, $57.5 million contract with an AAV of $8.2 million. He has two years remaining on the deal and is anticipated to become a free agent in the 2028 offseason unless he signs an extension with the Panthers. Matthew Tkachuk, for his part, is on the fifth year of an eight-year, $76 million contract ($9.5 million AAV), and is slated to become a free agent in 2030.

Brady Tkachuk stats

Tkachuk, who has served as Senators captain since 2021, logged 59 points last season with 22 goals and 37 assists. He played in 60 games, the lowest total in a full season in his career, and had 221 shots with a shot percentage of 10%.

In his career, Tkachuk has scored 213 goals and has 250 assists. He has spent his entire career in Ottawa to date and leaves with the fourth-most goals in Senators history.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Brady Tkachuk trade: Panthers, Senators complete blockbuster NHL deal

Panthers Acquire Brady Tkachuk From Ottawa In Blockbuster Trade

What was expected to be a busy week for the Florida Panthers ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft got off to an early start.

On Sunday, with many celebrating Father’s Day, the Panthers made a pair of significant moves.

First, Florida traded young forward Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick (25th overall) and a conditional 2027 second-round pick.

The condition on the pick is that Florida will receive either Columbus’ or Winnipeg’s second rounder, via Seattle, depending on which one ends up being a higher selection.

That leaves the Panthers with two first-round selections and two second-round selections at this week’s draft, which is pretty remarkable for a team that won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025 and that still features a loaded roster full of talent locked up to long-term, team-friendly deals.

With his newfound riches in the form of draft capital, Panthers General Manager Bill Zito turned around and swung a blockbuster.

Florida sent both 2025 first-round picks, along with a 2029 first-round pick and a 2030 second-round pick to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for their captain Brady Tkachuk.

The deal was first reported by Pierre LeBrun

Tkachuk is under contract through the 2027-28 season, making an average annual value (AAV) of $8.2 million.

This teams Brady up with his older brother Matthew in South Florida.

Over the past several years, the Tkachuk brothers have gradually but increasingly received a taste of what being teammates would be like, starting with the 2023 NHL All-Star Game in Sunrise.

After the experience the two shared at the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off in February of 2025, followed by helping the United States win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, it started to feel like the brothers teaming up as professionals was a foregone conclusion. 

The two elite forwards will only add to the Panthers incredibly talented and deep roster that includes Sasha Barkov, Sam Reinhart, Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, Gus Forsling, Aaron Ekbald, Carter Verhaeghe, Seth Jones and Anton Lundell, just to name a few.

Following the trade, Florida now has 13 forwards and six defensemen under contract for next season, not including any players like Sandis Vilmanis, Marek Alscher or Jack Devine, all of whom played in the NHL last season and are on two-way deals.

After acquiring the younger Tkachuk, the Panthers will be left with just over $7 million in cap space for next season, according to PuckPedia. 

They still need to sign a pair of NHL goaltenders and any depth pieces they’d like to add, so we’ll see how things play out for Zito and his staff in the coming days.

The NHL Draft is set for this Friday and Saturday from Buffalo, with the new league year and free agency arriving a few days later on July 1.

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Photo caption: Apr 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) reacts against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. (James Guillory-Imagn Images)

Why The Calgary Flames Should Re-Sign Victor Olofsson This Offseason

Victor Olofsson has become one of those quietly useful NHL forwards who never quite stays in one place long enough to settle in, but keeps finding ways to contribute wherever he lands.

Soft-spoken and understated, he doesn’t draw attention off the ice—and he doesn’t need to on it. His calling card is simple but dangerous: a quick, punishing release that punishes even the smallest defensive lapse.

Olofsson isn’t going to blow by defenders like a Connor McDavid-type skater, nor does he create offense through elite separation speed. But give him half a step in the offensive zone, and the puck is gone—often before a goaltender has time to react. That split-second trigger is what makes him so difficult to contain.

The 30-year-old Swedish winger spent the first 60 games of the season with the Colorado Avalanche, finishing with 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points. He quietly provided value in key moments, with three of his goals standing as game-winners and two coming on the power play. He also recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career on Oct. 28 in a win over the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena.

Olofsson was originally acquired as part of the Nazem Kadri trade that sent the veteran center to the Calgary Flames in exchange for prospect Max Curran, a conditional 2027 second-round pick, and a conditional 2028 first-round pick. In 18 games with Calgary, he added two goals and four assists.

A full season with the Flames in 2026-27 would almost certainly allow Olofsson to settle into a defined power-play role, where his shot remains his most valuable asset and an underrated weapon.

There’s also another detail that often gets overlooked, but matters to coaches: discipline. Olofsson is not an undisciplined player by any means. In 60 games with the Avalanche, he logged just six penalty minutes, and in 18 games with Calgary, he didn’t take a single penalty. For a coaching staff that values clean, mistake-free hockey while still needing a player who can provide offense at a low cost, that combination carries real value.

There’s also a human element that can’t be ignored. Olofsson and his family have been living out of suitcases for stretches over the past two seasons. After six years in Buffalo, he’s bounced from Vegas to Colorado to Calgary in quick succession—and his wife, Taylor, gave birth to their second child during the Olympic break. That kind of instability adds up.

At some point, hockey fit and life fit start to overlap. For Calgary, the decision becomes fairly straightforward. With the salary cap continuing to rise, a deal in the $1.75–$2.25 million range feels like solid value for a player who can still change a game with a single clean look at the net.

If the Flames are looking for continuity and a low-risk scoring touch, this is the type of player you don’t overthink. You keep him, you stabilize the role, and you let the shot do the talking.

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San Jose Sharks: The History of the 62nd Overall Pick

While the majority of the hype in the Bay Area later this week will be focused on the San Jose Sharks’ second overall pick, assuming nothing changes, the Sharks will enter the 2026 NHL Draft with a total of seven picks, five of which will take place on the second day of the annual event. 

The first pick they hold on the second day will be the 62nd overall pick, which originally belonged to the Colorado Avalanche. The Sharks acquired the pick as part of the trade that sent MacKenzie Blackwood to Denver. 

Throughout the years, a number of successful players have been taken with the 62nd overall selection, which for quite a while was a part of the third round. 

There have been two players drafted 62nd overall that went on to play 1,000 or more games in the NHL, one of which is still active. Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins is the all-time games played leader amongst 62nd overall picks, with 1,235 games played, all with Pittsburgh. The first player drafted 62nd overall to hit the 1,000 game threshold, though ironically had the same first name as Letang, Kris Draper. Despite being drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in 1989, Draper played the majority of his career with the Detroit Red Wings.

Eight players drafted 62nd overall have reached the 500-game threshold, including long-time St. Louis Blues captain David Backes and former Sharks Jeff Norton and Paul Martin. At this point, only 11 total players drafted 62nd overall have appeared in 200 or more games, though. 

More recently, Lane Hutson was drafted 62nd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 2022, and after a couple of seasons with Boston University, he stepped into the NHL and made an immediate impact. The 62nd overall pick in 2023, Felix Unger Sorum, has already made his NHL debut as well for the Carolina Hurricanes. The 2024 and 2025 picks, Jacob Battaglia and Ivan Ryabkin, have yet to make an appearance in the NHL, but there’s still plenty of time.

Based on historical precedent, it seems that the Sharks likely won’t get an NHLer with the 62nd overall pick, but if they do, odds are they’ll be getting an impact player for quite a while. Of course, every player and every draft are different, so only time will tell how the pick pans out for the Sharks.

US Open golf 2026: final round updates as leader Wyndham Clark pegged back – live

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The defending champion JJ Spaun didn’t make the weekend. Last year’s runner-up did, though, and Robert MacIntyre has finished his week with a level-par 70. He’s +7, and wouldn’t be human if he’s still not cursing Viktor Hovland for giving Spaun a read ahead of that tournament-winning putt. Meanwhile in other European news, Justin Rose has just made three birdies in a row, on 11, 12 and 13, to rise up the standings to +1. A top-ten finish within reach for the 2013 champ.

There have been quite a few shots of both Wyndham Clark and Scottie Scheffler going through their practice routines. Clark wedging an alignment stick through the loops of his trousers for real-time hip analysis; Scheffler missing a few short putts, which doesn’t augur well. Meanwhile here’s more good news for Clark courtesy of David ‘Not That One’ Howell: “The scoring variance has continued to be lower than in prior US Opens here, and low variance is obviously what a six-shot leader wants. Secondly, finding fairways doesn’t seem to be as important today. Lots of players have been scoring over par while hitting most fairways, and several of today’s best rounds have come in spite of missing a few. Considering that Clark has historically not been the straightest off the tee, it’s reasonable to assume he might find the fescue a bit under pressure, but that might not be a death sentence today.” Speaking of belt loops, any old excuse to enjoy the greatest zinger ever told …

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Cale Makar Voiced Strong Support For Jared Bednar In Aftermath Of Avalanche Playoff Exit

If there is any silver lining for the Colorado Avalanche following a disappointing end to their season, it’s the strength of the message coming from inside the room: this group still wants another run at it.

A season that concluded with a Presidents’ Trophy, 121 points, and a Western Conference Final sweep that left more questions than answers nonetheless produced a clear organizational throughline — belief in Jared Bednar remains intact. That confidence isn’t limited to the front office, either, with Joe Sakic, the club’s president of hockey operations, standing firmly behind his head coach.

That stance comes with context that extends beyond public opinion. While segments of the fan base and portions of the media called for a coaching change in the wake of the playoff exit, Sakic ultimately leaned on the group that carries the most weight inside the building: the players. In a locker room built around a championship core and still viewed internally as being within its contention window, that voice carries significant influence. Moving against it would risk introducing the kind of internal fracture that can derail even the most talented roster.

But perhaps the strongest endorsement came from within the dressing room itself.

Superstar defenseman Cale Makar, who appeared in just two games during the series while managing a shoulder injury, was among the most vocal in support of Bednar. As outside observers questioned whether a decade behind the bench had dulled the coach’s message, Makar offered a firm rebuttal in the immediate aftermath of the Avalanche’s sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final.

“Coaches are coaches. He means so much to this team and he’s allowed us to play our games,” Makar said via The Athletic's Mark Lazerus. “He deserves a lot of credit for getting us to this point. He’s not playing the game, he’s not out on the ice. He’s giving us everything he possibly can, information-wise, to go out there and be the best we can be.”

For Makar, the relationship with the coaching staff extends beyond tactical decisions or in-game adjustments. It is rooted in accountability — a shared responsibility that carries through both success and failure, particularly in a postseason where injuries limited his own ability to contribute.

“You feel like you let people down, and he’s one of those guys,” Makar added. “You feel like he works so hard, the whole coaching staff, everybody, you just feel like you let them down a little bit.”

That sentiment reflects what Sakic ultimately gathered from within the locker room: a group that still favors continuity despite a playoff finish that fell short of expectations.

That context carries weight in Colorado.

Bednar has now spent a decade behind the Avalanche bench, guiding the franchise through multiple division titles, a Stanley Cup championship in 2022, and sustained regular-season success that has kept Colorado among the league’s elite. However, the postseason trajectory since that title — first-round exits, a second-round loss, and now a sweep in the Western Conference Final — has naturally prompted external questions about whether the message has begun to lose its edge.

Internally, however, the conclusion remains unchanged — at least for now.

The Avalanche enter the offseason with the sting of an abrupt playoff exit, but also with recent organizational history serving as a reminder of how quickly trajectories can shift. The last time Colorado captured the Presidents’ Trophy, in 2021, they were eliminated in six games by the Vegas Golden Knights despite taking a 2–0 series lead. The following season, they responded by winning the Stanley Cup.

Whether this group can replicate that response will ultimately define how this core is judged when the stakes rise again.

One change from last year’s roster is already confirmed. Ross Colton will not return after being traded to the Nashville Predators alongside goaltender Isak Posch in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a third-round selection in 2027 — the latter originally owned by Colorado.

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Could This Florida Panthers Move Be the First Step Toward Landing Dylan Larkin?

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Nearly three weeks ago, news broke from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman that Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, whom the club selected in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft, had requested a trade. 

Larkin's reported trade request is a change in tune from what he had to say in April following the conclusion of Detroit's season, which unfortunately resulted in falling short of earning a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 10th straight season. 

Further complicating things was Larkin's reported initial trade list that included only the Vegas Golden Knights, the Minnesota Wild, and Florida Panthers - all teams who have one or more teammate of his from Team USA in last year's Four Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics earlier this spring. 

While reports have emerged that Larkin and his representatives are willing to expand his limited trade list, did one of those teams just reveal its hand in what could be the first step toward pursuing the Red Wings captain?

Earlier on Sunday, the Panthers dealt forward Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for the No. 25 pick in the NHL Draft, and a second-round pick in next year's Draft. 

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The Panthers now have a pair of first-round selections, along with a pair of second-round picks, as well as Seattle's future second-round pick. 

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A pending restricted free agent, Samoskevich counted $775,000 against the salary cap and also played college hockey at the University of Michigan. 

To date, there have been no official statements from Larkin, his agent Pat Brisson, or Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman regarding the reported trade request. 

The Panthers, who are in the Atlantic Division with the Red Wings, advanced to the Stanley Cup Final three straight seasons from 2023 through 2025, and won consecutive titles. 

They weren't able to defend the Stanley Cup this season, as their roster was decimated by injuries. But by most projections, they should be right back in the mix of things in 2025-26. 

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The NHL Teams Dustin Wolf Still Hasn't Beaten

Dustin Wolf is one of the pillars of the Calgary Flames rebuild. As a former two-time AHL Goalie of the Year and one-time MVP, he's yet to duplicate that level of success in the NHL. In the minors, his record was 97-32-10, and through 128 games with the Flames, he's 60-52-12. 

According to Wolf's career splits at Hockey Reference, he's already secured a victory against 24 NHL teams. Still, he has yet to pick one up against some of the league's heavyweights, including several Western Conference powerhouses. 

For the Flames to take the next step in their rebuild and become serious contenders, Wolf is going to need to slay some past demons and start piling up victories against these clubs.

Which NHL teams has Wolf not beaten yet?

Detroit Red Wings (0-2-0)

The Detroit Red Wings haven't been to the playoffs since 2016-17, when Wolf was still playing U16 AAA hockey. During their meeting on Feb. 1, 2025, he allowed two goals in a 2-1 loss, and last year, Wolf allowed four goals in a 5-1 loss on Mar. 16, 2026. Heading into next season, the Red Wings remain one of two Original Six franchises he has yet to beat.

Ottawa Senators (0-2-0)

Since becoming the Flames' number one goalie in 2024-25, the Ottawa Senators have been a playoff team, losing in the first round in each of the past two seasons. Interestingly, Wolf's first NHL loss (4-1) came against the Senators on Nov. 11, 2023, and then Ottawa defeated him a year later on Nov. 25, 2024. They didn't play against one another in 2025-26.

Tampa Bay Lightning (0-2-0)

In the past two seasons, the Tampa Bay Lightning have had the NHL's fourth-best record at 97-53-14, including two wins over Wolf in his only appearances against the club. The Lightning shut out the Flames, 3-0, on Feb. 27, 2025, before defeating them 5-1 on Nov. 26, 2025. Surprisingly, in their last meeting, Wolf played a career-low 5:52, allowing three goals on just four shots. 

Washington Capitals (0-2-0)

Against the NHL's all-time leading scorer, Wolf has given up two goals to Alex Ovechkin, while the Washington Capitals remain a perfect 2-0-0 against the young netminder. He lost a 5-2 decision on Mar. 18, 2024, the night Ovechkin had two, and they followed that up with a 3-1 victory at the Saddledome on Jan. 28, 2025.

Dallas Stars (0-3-0)

The Dallas Stars are one of the top teams in the Central Division and in the Western Conference. Since Wolf's debut on Apr. 12, 2023, the Stars are 6-1-2 against the Flames, while their star has remained winless in three games. During their first meetings in 2024-25, Wolf gave up ten goals in 6-2 (Dec. 8) and 5-2 (Mar. 27) losses. In their only meeting last season, the Stars walked away with a 6-1 win, chasing Wolf after four goals and 26:02 of ice time.

St. Louis Blues (0-4-0)

Over the past three seasons, the St. Louis Blues are 124-96-26, good enough for the 16th-best record in the NHL. However, they are 4-0-0 against Wolf and are 8-0-1 overall against the Flames. In their meeting, St. Louis picked up a 5-3 victory on Mar. 28, 2024, and followed that up with a 4-1 win on Jan. 16, 2025. Last season, Wolf gave up seven goals over two meetings, losing 4-2 on Oct. 11 and 3-2 on Nov. 11. 

Toronto Maple Leafs (0-4-0)

The Toronto Maple Leafs, along with the Red Wings, remain the only Original Six franchises Wolf has yet to beat, with a 0-4-0 record against them. In their first two meetings, on Feb. 4, 2024, and Mar. 17, 2024, Wolf surrendered five goals in each contest on the way to 6-3 and 6-2 losses. Despite being the second-worst team in the Eastern Conference last season, Toronto put eight goals past Wolf, picking up a 4-3 victory on Oct. 28 and a 4-2 win on Feb. 2. 

Colorado Avalanche (0-5-0)

Over the past two seasons, no other team has won more games than the Colorado Avalanche, who are 104-45-15 and won the Presidents' Trophy in 2025-26. Meanwhile, the Avalanche are just one of two teams to collect 17 points against the Flames since 2023-24, with an 8-0-1 record dating back to the year Wolf first faced them.

His first appearance against the club was a no-decision, on Mar. 12, 2024, a 6-2 loss. In 2024-25, Wolf went 0-2-0 with seven goals against, losing 4-2 contests on both Feb. 6 and Mar. 14. Meanwhile, last season, he was 0-3-0, losing 9-2 on Mar. 30, finishing the night with a .750 SV%, his fourth-worst total of the campaign. He then lost two games 3-1 within seven days of one another on Apr. 9 and Apr. 14. 

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Red Sox Go For Third Sweep Of Season Behind Payton Tolle

Jun 16, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle (70) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Happy Sunday, folks! The Red Sox are playing at a reasonable hour tonight after two straight wins that started after 10 pm EST. If they win, it will be their third series sweep of the season, and first of a non-AL Central team. Of course, they were immediately swept following each of the sweeps. At the same time, they head to Colorado to face the hapless Rockies next, before going back to Fenway to face the Yankees. If there ever were a time to build some momentum and turn this ship around, this would be the road trip to do it. Win six straight and have some energy on a Friday night against the Yankees — why not? Payton Tolle gets the ball against Logan Gilbert today — a top-tier pitching matchup.

4:10 pm EST first pitch on NESN and WEEI.

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The Mariners will try to avoid a sweep today at the hands of the Red Sox, who have stacked three lefty starters to force the Mariners into using their weaker right-handed lineup.

It’s also Father’s Day. Pregame the Mariners were wearing these Taylor Swift Eras tour-inspired shirts. Most featured the Moose as the central image but some of the pitchers had ones with Bryce Miller (Bryce, for his part, opted for just the regular Steelheads compression shirt).

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It’s a scheduled day off for Colt Emerson, who doesn’t have a hit in this series and looked visibly frustrated after some of his at-bats last night after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts – uncharacteristic for the young infielder both at the plate and as a player who tries to stay even-keeled.

News:

It looks like Randy Arozarena is tracking towards an on-time return from the IL. He’s eligible to come off it on Tuesday.

Game information:

Game time: 1:10 PT

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Today In Canadiens’ History: Big Missed Opportunites

23 years ago today, the NHL held its annual draft, and it was one for the ages. One of the most spectacular crops of first-round talent seen in years. That year, the Montreal Canadiens had the 10th overall pick, and they opted for Belarus-born forward Andrei Kostitsyn.

While he was no doubt a talented player, Kostitsyn played only 398 NHL games, during which he recorded 222 points. When the Canadiens gave up on him and traded him to the Nashville Predators for a couple of draft picks at the 2011-12 deadline, he finished the season with them, then headed to the KHL and never looked back.

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In an average draft year, taking the Belarusian might not have been a bad pick, but in 2003, when the Canadiens drafted him, there were plenty of highly talented players still available. At number 11, the Philadelphia Flyers picked Jeff Carter, who would go on to play 1321 games in the NHL, putting on 851 points and winning two Stanley Cups with the Los Angeles Kings.

Speaking of the Kings, at number 13 they picked Dustin Brown, who played 1,296 NHL games, scoring 712 points, and led them to two Stanley Cups as team captain, with Carter as a teammate. In 2023, Los Angeles installed a statue of Brown outside its arena.

Just after the Kings, at number 14, the Chicago Blackhawks grabbed Brent Seabrook, who spent his whole 15-season career in Chicago, playing 1114 games, and was an integral part of the core that netted the Hawks two Stanley Cups.

At 17, the New Jersey Devils picked Zach Parise, another member of the 1,000 games club. At 19, the Anaheim Ducks selected Ryan Getzlaf, and they made out like bandits when they also picked up the almost immortal Corey Perry, who has yet to retire at 28th overall. The pair would lead them to a Stanley Cup win a couple of years later. The list goes on and on. Brent Burns, Ryan Kessler, Mike Richards, and Brian Boyle were also picked in the first round.

But the steal of the draft was the Boston Bruins, who selected Patrice Bergeron with the 45th overall pick, straight out of the Canadiens’ system. The elite two-way center became a regular Frank J. Selke trophy winner, led the Bruins to a Stanley Cup, and will likely be inducted into the Hall of Fame shortly. The Nashville Predators are a close second, though, as they acquired Shea Weber with the 49th overall pick. It’s also worth mentioning that in the seventh round, the San Jose Sharks landed Joe Pavelski, while the Hawks also landed Corey Crawford in the second round and Dustin Byfuglien in the eighth round.

Meanwhile, the Canadiens also added Cory Urquhart, Maxim Lapierre, Ryan O'Byrne, Corey Locke, Danny Stewart, Christopher Heino-Lindberg, Mark Flood, Oskari Korpikari, Jimmy Bonneau, and Jaroslav Halak, who can probably be seen as their best selection, in the ninth and final round.

Hindsight is always 20/20, as they say, but it’s hard to fathom how the Canadiens could leave so much talent on the table when it was right there ripe for the picking.


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Father’s Day Orioles game thread: at Dodgers, 4:10

Jun 19, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) celebrates with first baseman Pete Alonso (25) after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Orioles will look to take the series today with Brandon Young on the mound at Dodger Stadium. The team let Friday’s game slip away and nearly lost control in the ninth inning last night. Can the Orioles manage to secure a drama-free victory, or are the Dodgers due for a dominant win?

Taylor Ward will bat leadoff and play left field for Baltimore. He’ll be joined in the outfield by Colton Cowser (center) and Leody Taveras (right). Coby Mayo will bat fifth and serve as the DH against right-handed starter Emmet Sheehan. Jeremiah Jackson will play second, Gunnar Henderson will take short, and Blaze Alexander will head to the hot corner.

Samuel Basallo will catch the day game despite starting behind the plate last night. The Orioles placed Adley Rutschman on the 7-day injured list, and Craig Albernaz will decline to send out backup backstop Sam Huff.

Young (5-2, 3.18 ERA) has given the Orioles a chance to win almost every time out. Dean Kremer and Cade Povich are both starting rehab appearances today, so Young would benefit from another solid outing.

Orioles lineup

  1. Taylor Ward (R) LF
  2. Gunnar Henderson (L) SS
  3. Pete Alonso (R) 1B
  4. Samuel Basallo (L) C
  5. Coby Mayo (R) DH
  6. Colton Cowser (L) CF
  7. Leody Taveras (S) RF
  8. Blaze Alexander (R) 3B
  9. Jeremiah Jackson (R) 2B

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Serena Williams will make a stunning return to singles competition at Wimbledon after being announced as the tournament’s final wildcard on Sunday.

Wimbledon will mark Williams’s first singles appearance in nearly four years after retiring from the sport at the 2022 US Open and it marks a dramatic escalation in her comeback.

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Following Their Fathers: Senators Who Grew Up in NHL Households

For well over a century now, the sport of hockey at its various levels has helped galvanize the bonds between fathers and their children. Whether it's playing on an outdoor rink, at the local arena, or just watching on TV, when a game of hockey breaks out, even the grumpy or stoic tend to open up with the people around them.

Not a single player in the NHL, including the Senators, would be where they are today without the support of at least one of their parents or guardians. But quite a few current Senators had a little extra nudge, with fathers who actually played in the NHL. 

As kids, they heard all the NHL war stories from their dads, who coached them and shared what it takes to play in the league.

The list has grown smaller over the past few years with the exits of Josh Norris, Jakob Chychrun, Mark Kastelic, Patrick Brown, and Roby Jarventie, who all had Dads who played in the league.

Here are the current Ottawa Senators who grew up completely immersed in NHL hockey before stepping out of their father's shadow and into the limelight. 

Drake and Norm Batherson

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Okay, we're taking liberties. Drake's father, Norm, never actually played in the NHL, but since he was briefly part of the Senators organization, playing for their top farm club in PEI, we're going to make an exception. Former Senators enforcer Dennis Vial is Batherson's uncle.

Ridly and Mark Greig

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Ridly Greig's father, Mark, played nine seasons in the NHL, suiting up for the Hartford Whalers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers. Ridly's late uncle, Bruce, briefly played for the California Golden Seals. Greig's sister, Dara, will play for the Ottawa Charge this fall.

Jake and Geoff Sanderson

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With Geoff having eight different NHL stops in his career, the Sanderson family moved around a lot. Geoff had 700 points in just over 1100 NHL games, with stops in Hartford, Carolina, Vancouver, Buffalo, Columbus, Phoenix, Philadelphia and Edmonton. The Sandersons may have chosen to play different positions, but they share the gift of phenomenal skating ability. 

Brady and Keith Tkachuk

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Keith had an outstanding NHL career with Winnipeg, Phoenix, St. Louis, and Atlanta. He's one of the NHL's few 500-goal scorers not in the Hall of Fame. It will be interesting to see if he gets the call on Monday to be part of the 2026 class.

Jorian and Shean Donovan

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The Donovans hold the distinction of being the only father-son team to both play for the modern-day Senators. With the wild number of injuries on Ottawa's blue line, Jorian got into his first two NHL games this season. Shean had a well-travelled NHL career, playing 951 games with seven organizations. His final three seasons were in Ottawa.

With the emergence and success of the PWHL, it won't be long before we can do this list on Mother's Day, making a list of Senators whose moms played pro hockey. 

For now, whether you're celebrating your dad or you're the one being celebrated (or both), we wish you a Happy Father's Day.

By Steve Warne
The Hockey News

This article was published first at The Hockey News, read more at THN at the links below:

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