Brady Tkachuk frustrated by Senators trade speculation: 'Becoming a distraction'

OTTAWA — Facing another round of questions about his commitment to the team, Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk pushed back against the notion that he would consider looking for an exit before his contract expires in two years.“I feel like I’ve answered this hundreds of times,” Tkachuk said Wednesday morning. “None of those things ever came out of my mouth. And quite honestly, it’s just getting frustrating. It’s becoming a distraction. I have been fully committed to this team, to the city, and it’s just becoming a distraction and frustrating to deal with.Advertisement