Senators officially name Brady Tkachuk their new captain

The Ottawa Senators have picked who is going to don the ‘C’ for them moving forward, and the decision should come as no surprise to anyone.

The team officially announced on Friday that 22-year old forward Brady Tkachuk has been named the 10th captain in franchise history.

“Brady’s ingrained understanding of what it means to be a pro has made him the right choice for the team’s captaincy,” said Senators general manager Pierre Dorion.

“He holds a unique skill set and places team success above all else. Admired by teammates and coaches, and respected by opponents, he’s certain to serve as a great ambassador for both our team and for the city of Ottawa.”

Tkachuk, who was selected fourth overall in the 2018 NHL Draft, is in the midst of his fourth season with the franchise. Through 205 career games, he has amassed 62 goals, 67 assists and 271 penalty minutes.

The decision ends a streak of the team being without a captain since dealing Erik Karlsson to the San Jose Sharks in September 2018.