There might not be a better father-sons group in the NHL than the one formed by Keith Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk, and Brady Tkachuk. However, not even the two brothers are immune to the incessant noise in the league. The Ottawa Senators‘ captain is now experiencing it first-hand.
Matthew realized all he needed to truly take his production to the next level was skip town after six NHL seasons with the Calgary Flames. After demanding a trade out, the Florida Panthers betted on him, and the rest is history. Literally, fans in Sunrise have seen history unfold before their eyes.
The Tkachuk family has closely cheered on Matthew through the recent deep runs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. His father Keith, mother Chantal Oster, sister Taryn, and brother Brady—who can’t help but wonder when his time in the spotlight will come.
Perhaps the Senators can’t provide such a lifelong dream for Brady. Perhaps the grass is truly greener on the other side. Rumors around the league are swirling—a potential reunion with Matthew in Florida would be the perfect ending to the story. However, Brady is only 25; his chapter is only just beginning, and Keith has no doubts it will unfold in Canada’s capital city.
Keith Tkachuk of the St. Louis Blues attends the 2023 NHL Draft at the Bridgestone Arena on June 29, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sworn to the Senators
“I wouldn’t believe everything you hear,” Keith Tkachuk said in dialogue with ESPN’s Greg Whyshnski. “After what happened with Matthew in Calgary, everyone just assumes that’s going to happen with Brady. He loves it there. Brady has cemented himself in the community.
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“They’re a team on the rise. They got a great bunch of young players. They’re core players. The fans and the city itself treat him so well. He wants to be a big part of that moving forward. So I don’t think he’s going anywhere.”
It would be fitting for the youngest sibling to stay in Ottawa for the long haul. Like Senators in ancient Rome, those positions were typically held for life—and Brady could be eyeing a similar path in the NHL. As things stand, the Sens have Brady locked through the 2027-28 season at a $8.2 million contract, which includes a full no-movement clause (NMC).
Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers arrives to play against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center on May 22, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Making Dad proud
While he hasn’t been inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Keith Tkachuk had a memorable career. He appeared in 1201 games, recording 538 goals and 527 assists for a total of 1065 points.
His two sons had big shoes to fill, but it’s safe to say they’ve managed to meet expectations—and then some. So far, Matthew has played in 642 games, tallying 636 points (240 goals and 396 points). Of course, Matthew’s story wouldn’t be told fully without emphasizing his postseason success. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the older Tkachuk brother’s stat sheet reads 94 games, 32 goals, 52 assists, and 84 points. Moreover, he’s already hoisted two Stanley Cups.
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As for Brady, he’s played in 512 games and recorded 404 points (191 G, 213 A). He and the Senators haven’t enjoyed any playoff success, whatsoever. Still, in his postseason debut this past season, he played six games and tallied seven points (four goals and three apples). Making the Stanley Cup Playoffs on a regular basis remains unfinished business for Brady and the Sens, but it doesn’t appear to be a deal-breaker for him to want out of Ottawa.
