Senators name Brady Tkachuk captain

The Ottawa Senators have named Brady Tkachuk the 10th captain in franchise history, the team announced Friday.

Tkachuk is the team's first captain since Erik Karlsson donned the "C" in 2018.

"Brady personifies leadership," team owner Eugene Melnyk said in a statement. "While on the ice, he craves winning and commands respect. Off of it, he routinely sets a good example for his teammates and carries himself with a combination of confidence and dignity. He's deserving of this next step in his career. We're proud to bestow the honor of being the team's 10th captain upon him."

Tkachuk recently inked a seven-year, $57.5-million extension with the Senators. The 22-year-old was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft.

The team's leadership group includes Thomas Chabot as a full-time alternate and Connor Brown, Nick Paul, and Nikita Zaitsev as a rotating group of alternates.

"Brady's ingrained understanding of what it means to be a pro has made him the right choice for the team's captaincy," general manager Pierre Dorion said. "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 has scored 62 goals and added 67 assists in 205 career games with the Senators.

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