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Brady Tkachuk booed in Ottawa return, revels in Senators fans' reaction

Brady Tkachuk made his much-anticipated return to Ottawa, and it went as expected as Senators fans greeted their former captain with loud boos.

Brady Tkachuk booed in Ottawa return, revels in Senators fans' reaction

Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa was met with boos from Senators fans as he took the ice for his new team, the Florida Panthers. Despite the negative reaction, Tkachuk, known for playing the villain, seemed to enjoy the response. The first-round draft pick by Ottawa in 2018 spent eight seasons with the Senators before requesting a trade last season to join his older brother Matthew in Florida.

On June 21, Tkachuk was traded to Florida as part of a significant deal. Upon his first appearance in Ottawa since the trade, the local fans demonstrated their disapproval through boos, placards, and personalized jerseys. The fans also created a punching bag in Tkachuk's likeness outside the Canadian Tire Centre.

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