Reached by The Athletic for comment, the Rangers via a spokesperson called Andlauer's comment "an irresponsible accusation."

The Ottawa Senators are furious over the recent speculation surrounding their captain Brady Tkachuk and the New York Rangers. Just last week, Rangers insider Larry Brooks of the New York Post reported that the Rangers made Brady Tkachuk their primary trade target.

Here's what Senators owner Michael Andlauer had to say regarding his frustrations about the Brady Tkachuk rumors linking him to the Rangers.