Green hiring as Senators coach 'amazing news,' Tkachuk says

Green also played 14 seasons in the NHL for the New York Islanders, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Phoenix Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. "The accountability comes from that, a guy who's lived it, a guy whose put in those hard-work hours and knows what he's talking about," Tkachuk said. Ottawa was 26-26-4 under Martin, who replaced D.J. Smith on Dec. 18, 2023.