Ottawa Senators News and Rumors

Senators’ Hopes of Playoffs Slipping Away in November

As November draws to a close, the Ottawa Senators’ dream of making the playoffs for the first time in eight years seems to be fading. After their embarrassing loss to…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Elite Sens Brain, Episode 31: Bird Flu

An Oilers fandom celebrity joins to show to talk about the Oilers, the Sens, and Jakob Chychrun.

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Published: 5 months ago

Capitals name Patrick GM, MacLellan staying on as president

The Washington Capitals named Chris Patrick their general manager Monday and announced that Brian MacLellan, who held the title last season, will remain the team's president of hockey operations.Patrick joined the Capitals in 2008-09 in a player deve

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Published: 5 months ago

Senators’ Staios Deserves Passing Grade for Early Free Agency Moves

Ottawa Senators president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios jumped right into the NHL’s free-agent frenzy when it opened on Canada Day. When the dust settled two…

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Published: 5 months ago

Penguins Options To Play On Sidney Crosby’s Line

The Pittsburgh Penguins reportedly took a swing at acquiring veteran free agent winger Vladimir Tarasenko to play in their top-six forward group alongside Sidney Crosby but lost out on his services to the Detroit Red Wings. Tarasenko signed a two-yea

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Published: 5 months ago

Looking ahead to the NHL's 2025 class of UFAs

The 2024 pool of unrestricted free agents dried up in a flash, and with hardly anything left to look forward to this offseason, it's time to start thinking about next year's crop of players. Spoiler: it's stacked.Extensions between now and next July

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Published: 5 months ago

Capitals Notes: Chychrun, Oshie, Saulnier

Notes from Washington including no early extension talks for Jakob Chychrun, an injury update on T.J. Oshie, and a signing in Hershey.

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Published: 5 months ago

Senators’ GM Staios is Prioritizing Veteran Leadership

Now that the Ottawa Senators have signed Shane Pinto to a new two-year contract worth $7.5 million, they have their core locked in for at least the next two seasons.…

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Published: 5 months ago

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Ottawa Senators

Don't expect an Evan Bouchard extension this offseason. Did the Senators really have an offer of a first and second-round pick for Jakob Chychrun.?

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Published: 5 months ago

Unpacking the Russian Factor, leftover offseason notes, and 3 other NHL items

The forecheck-heavy Carolina Hurricanes have a clear identity on the ice. Off the ice, they stick to the master plan, placing a firm valuation on each player, pick, and prospect, and rarely move off it. Carolina is, in a word, purposeful.It's no surp

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Published: 5 months ago

Everything we know about the 2024 Ottawa Senators draft class

Meet the six newest Sens prospects!

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Published: 5 months ago

Senators’ Stanley Cup Checklist Check-In

With seven-straight seasons without making the playoffs, no one is going to call the Ottawa Senators contenders. They have done work to positively impact their chances, but nothing is guaranteed.…

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Published: 5 months ago