A veteran defenseman has been chosen as the new captain for the Ottawa Senators, marking the franchise’s 11th captaincy. The leadership role goes to the team’s longest-serving player following the departure of the previous captain, who was traded to another NHL team. The move comes after a five-season tenure under the outgoing leader, signaling a shift in on-ice leadership. Fans and analysts will watch how the new captain’s experience and tenure shape the team’s direction.

The Ottawa Senators have named defenseman Thomas Chabot as the 11th captain in franchise history. He takes over the ‘C’ after it was with winger Brady Tkachuk for the last five seasons. Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers over the summer. In his absence, Ottawa will hand the leadership role to their longest-tenured player. […]