The Florida Panthers acquired Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, according to ESPN, which first reported the trade citing sources familiar with the deal.
Tkachuk, the captain of the Ottawa Senators, was dealt to Florida in exchange for a package of draft picks. The trade brings him to the same team as his brother, Matthew Tkachuk, who already plays for the Panthers.
Florida is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, though the team missed the playoffs this past season. Brady Tkachuk is one of the most recognizable forwards in the league, and his role as captain in Ottawa made the trade a significant move for both franchises.
The Tkachuk brothers will now play on the same NHL roster, a rare occurrence at the professional level for siblings. Matthew Tkachuk has been a central figure for the Panthers during their championship runs in recent years.
Financial terms of the trade were not immediately disclosed. The specific draft picks involved in the deal were also not detailed in early reports.
