With Stolarz, he signed a four-year extension<\/a> at the start of the season, again, at an affordable $3.75 million.<\/p>\n He missed 33 games in the middle of the season due to what he described as nerve issues<\/a>. Availability for him is another question.<\/p>\n The absence of both goalies through parts of the season gave quite a few others a chance, but it was Hildeby who ran with it. <\/p>\n The 24-year-old former fourth-round pick suited up for 20 games for the Maple Leafs, and had a very impressive .914 save percentage.<\/p>\n The issue with all of this is, Hildeby needs waivers. The Maple Leafs could run with three goalies on the roster, but considering how this season ended, if they can get good value for Stolarz or Woll while retaining one of them with Hildeby, they could be in better shape than before with more draft capital or other assets.<\/p>\n Tkachuk a No-Show in Playoffs, Trade Rumours Pick Up Again<\/p>\n Is it because his brother Matthew Tkachuk worked his way out of a Canadian market? Is it because he is an American player captaining the Senators? Or is it just because it gets a reaction from the team?<\/p>\n There are plenty of reasons why Tkachuk has shown up in trade rumours so many times, though they may not all be very valid.<\/p>\n After a disappointing four-game showing<\/a> in the 2026 playoffs, some are questioning whether or not the Senators should continue on with Tkachuk.<\/p>\n One thing is for certain \u2013 if the Senators do move Tkachuk, the return would be very big, and it would to be an American team.<\/p>\n Tkachuk took unnecessary penalties, wasn\u2019t producing, and didn\u2019t seem to have the energy he is known for in the first-round matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. Truthfully, he didn\u2019t seem himself for most of the season.<\/p>\n Every note on the subject from both the player and team have been that everyone is happy with each other, but that can change quickly.<\/p>\n If Tkachuk was to get moved, a big market like the New York Rangers would make sense, though their current roster may not be close enough for contention. The two other obvious destinations would be his hometown St. Louis Blues, or with his brother on the Florida Panthers.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t to say that a move is certain, or even that it will be a thought from the Senators or Tkachuk, but the question has to be had about how he can get back to prime Tkachuk hockey and help the Senators improve.<\/p>\n Hagens Out of Game 4 Lineup for Bruins<\/p>\n For the Bruins\u2019 Game 4 matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, head coach Marco Sturm is going to bring in Lukas Reichel to fill on the third line<\/a>, giving Hagens the night off.<\/p>\n Sturm told reporters he wants more \u201chigh-end speed and skill\u201d in the lineup, which some Bruins fans are puzzled by.<\/p>\n Sturm added, \u201cJames didn\u2019t do anything wrong. Nothing. This kid is 19 years old\u2026it\u2019s a tough league\u2026we will take a breather and I\u2019m gonna use him again in the future.\u201d.<\/p>\n Hagens came from the NCAA and had a stint in the American Hockey League, two games in the NHL, and now has three postseason games under his belt.<\/p>\n For young players, coming in and competing right away isn\u2019t easy. Playing for the Bruins isn\u2019t easy. There is lots of pressure on those players to play a certain way, and Sturm likes what he sees with Hagens, but wants to change things up on the third line.<\/p>\n Free Newsletter<\/p>\n \n Get NHL Rumors coverage delivered to your inbox <\/p>\n In-depth analysis, breaking news, and insider takes – free.<\/p>\n![\"Brady](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Brady-Tkachuk-Ottawa-Senators-1200x800.jpg\")
Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) comes off the ice after the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images<\/p>\n