Brady Tkachuk expects a big reaction when the Panthers visit Ottawa, and he already has a plan if Senators fans throw his jersey on the ice.
He said he talked it over with his team and with the Boys and Girls Club before deciding what to do.
“Every jersey that gets thrown on the ice is going to get donated to a friend at the Boys and Girls Club in Ottawa,” Tkachuk said, via Hockey Patrol.
“I don't recommend doing it... just we could also make this a new tribute instead.”
That's a brilliant move. He takes the sting out of the moment and turns it into something good for kids in the city.
It's like answering a heckler by buying him a coffee. Suddenly, there's nothing left to yell about.
Tkachuk has 6 goals through nine games with Florida.
Brady Tkachuk's message to Ottawa fans comes with an unexpected twist
The Panthers visit Ottawa on Wednesday night, the first of four meetings between the teams this season.
Drake Batherson said the move won't change their relationship and planned to have dinner with him tonight.
His first goals as a Panther came in a hat trick in Columbus.
He carries an $8,208,714 cap hit with Florida.
Two of his goals came on the power play, and he already owns a game-winner.
Ottawa is 6-3-0 and 3-1-0 at home.
The Senators lost 3-1 in Philadelphia on Saturday, so they'll want a response.
Linus Ullmark sits at .945 in the Senators' crease and has been a big reason for their start.
Florida will be without Jacob Markstrom, who is out 10 to 14 days, leaving Akira Schmid to handle the crease.
Matthew Tkachuk leads the Panthers with 14 points, and Florida has won three straight.
Tim Stutzle leads Ottawa with 12 points, while William Eklund remains out until at least Jan 5.
Will Senators fans boo, cheer or just hold onto their jerseys this time?
Tkachuk turned a potential insult into a donation drive. Ottawa fans now have to decide which message they want to send.
Should Senators fans throw their Brady Tkachuk jerseys on the ice Wednesday?
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