Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk’s first Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance came with high expectations and a six-game, first-round defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Senators held an end-of-season media availability on Saturday, and Ottawa's captain touched on multiple topics, including injuries.

Also, an update on Nick Jensen's injury uncertainty, and Adam Gaudette's and Travis Hamonic's futures with the organization.

Brady Tkachuk has heard and seen the trade rumors. The Ottawa Senators superstar spent his season-ending press conference pushing back. "Obviously, it's a lie," Tkachuk told reporters. "All those articles,