What Happened
The Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday that Thomas Chabot will serve as the team's captain beginning with the 2026-27 season. The veteran defenseman takes over the role from Brady Tkachuk, who had worn the 'C' for five seasons before being traded to the Florida Panthers this off-season. Chabot's first game as captain comes Saturday when the Senators open the season on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Key Details
- Chabot was named captain on Tuesday, ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- He replaces Brady Tkachuk, who captained Ottawa for five seasons.
- Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers this off-season.
- Ottawa's season opener is Saturday at Toronto, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
What It Means
Chabot becomes the latest player to take over the Ottawa captaincy after Tkachuk's five-year tenure ended with his off-season trade to Florida. The appointment gives the Senators a new on-ice leader as they begin the 2026-27 campaign, with Chabot's first game in the role coming Saturday in Toronto.
What's Next
Chabot will wear the 'C' for the first time Saturday when Ottawa opens the season against the Maple Leafs in Toronto.