Tkachuk and Norris developed a strong relationship over the years, having been drafted by the Senators in back-to-back years. Tkachuk has spent his entire six-and-a-half-year career in Ottawa, while Norris’ time with the team ends after five-and-a-half seasons.
It probably isn't a good sign that Ottawa Senators star winger and team captain Brady Tkachuk could barely talk about the deal that sent center Josh Norris to the Buffalo Sabres before the NHL's March 7 trade deadline.