Let me begin this article by making something very clear: I love Brady Tkachuk as he is the face of the franchise and will probably be named the next captain of the Ottawa Senators in the next few months. He has become so beloved in Ottawa that it’s hard not to want him to be in the city forever. So any analysis that paints him in a less positive light isn’t meant to make it seem as if he is unworthy of our praise.
However, I think there is an interesting question worth persuing: is Brady Tkachuk ever going to be able to take that next step offensively or is this what he is?