Why Claude Giroux Should be the Ottawa Senators’ Next Captain

Longform No disrespect to Chabot, his time is coming. A hot topic among fans of the Ottawa Senators this offseason has been the naming of the franchise’s 11th captain. The position has been vacant since the departure of Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers a week before the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. When it comes to who should take his place, one name immediately comes to mind – Claude Giroux. An Ontario native who’s shown commitment to the city of Ottawa by signing three consecutive contracts as a highly touted unrestricted free agent. A veteran of over 1,300 NHL games,…