Tkachuk's Future, Ullmark's Role: Senators' Off-Season Buzz

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The Ottawa Senators hit locker-clean-out day on Monday. Two days after getting swept

by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs, players, coaches and management

reflected on a rollercoaster season full of highs and lows. Right away, talk-turn to

off-season roster moves, with Captain Brady Tika-Chuck's future topping the list of big questions.

Tika-Chuck, the 27-year-old power forward, has two years left on his deal worth just

over $8,205,000 a year. He has a full no-movement clause, but trade rumors won't quit, especially

with the New York Rangers, eyeing him as their top target. Fans there love him since he

summers in New Jersey, and even the devils could jump in if he hits the market.

Tika-Chuck shut it down, calling the chatter straight up lies. Analysts point to science

his vibe with the team might be cooling. Stuff like helping team USAB Canada for Olympic

gold in February, plus his dad key throwing shade at the Senators' toughness. Still,

even with a quiet playoff series, his trade value stays huge, he could land a top-mind

score, plus picks, prospects, or young NHL talent. Meanwhile, Goli-Linus Olmark's name

pops up too. He's locked in through the 2018-29 season, at $8,250,000 annually,

also with a full no-movement clause. His strong play boosted his stock, but the Senators

knew GM likely keeps him and hunts a back of instead. As the Senators gear up for summer

changes, expect more buzz around these stars and how the roster shakes out, keeping fans

on edge for what's next.