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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7
'Alfie is forever an Ottawa Senator': Michael Andlauer on Alfredsson's departure to Leafs
In a stunning turn of events, longtime Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has left the organization, where he was an assistant coach for the past three seasons, to become an associate coach with his Battle of Ontario rivals in the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Daniel Alfredsson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7
Not Happy: Senators Release Statement About Alfredsson Joining 'Arch Rival'
The Ottawa Senators are not happy about the decision by Daniel Alfredsson to leave their organization and join an arch-rival in the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
Claude Giroux News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7
Senators Re-Sign Claude Giroux: Why the Veteran Chose to Stay
The Ottawa Senators are keeping one of their most respected veterans in the fold. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, the Senators are closing in on a one-year contract with Claude Giroux that will keep the 38-year-old in Canada’s capital.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 7
NHL Rumors: Claude Giroux, Regretting Contracts, and the Elias Pettersson Fear
Elliotte Friedman: Claude Giroux will be re-signing with the Ottawa Senators. Bruce Garrioch: Giroux’s contract is expected to have more guaranteed money than his contract last year.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 7
Elliotte Friedman Reveals Senators' Brady Tkachuk Concern Before Panthers Trade
Brady Tkachuk’s time with the Ottawa Senators ended with one of the offseason’s biggest and most unexpected trades. Ottawa dealt their former captain to the Florida Panthers last month, sending him to play with his brother Matthew.
Claude Giroux News / Daily Faceoff / July 6
Report: Claude Giroux to re-sign with Senators
Well, it looks like he’ll stay in the nation’s capital after all. According to multiple reports, unrestricted free agent Claude Giroux is expected to re-sign with the Ottawa Senators.
Claude Giroux News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6
Senators Expected To Re-Sign Claude Giroux
Claude Giroux “will return” to the Ottawa Senators on a new contract that is currently being completed, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Several teams, including the Philadelphia Flyers, where Giroux was once a superstar, have been reported to be after the veteran’s services over the past week.
Brady Tkachuk News / Professor Press Box / July 6
The Problem Was Missing When Brady Tkachuk Really Left
A really interesting post by NHL Trade Talk looked beyond the Brady Tkachuk trade and suggested that something more complicated was happening beneath the surface.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7
Report: Tkachuk brothers' podcast 'caused some problems' in Senators dressing room
One of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason came before the draft in June when the Ottawa Senators traded captain and star winger Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers.
Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7
Inside the dressing room problem that pushed Tkachuk out of Ottawa
The trade itself is old news by now — Brady Tkachuk is a Florida Panther, reunited with brother Matthew, and Ottawa walked away with a stack of draft picks.
Claude Giroux News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6
Claude Giroux In No Rush Ahead Of Potential Final Season
While rumors have connected center Claude Giroux to numerous teams throughout the summer, it could be some time before the 38 year old makes his decision.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5
Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux
The Toronto Maple Leafs have not finished reshaping their roster ahead of next season.
Claude Giroux News / NHL Rumors / July 5
Is it down to the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators for Claude Giroux?
The Sheet with Jeff Marek: David Pagnotta and Marek talk about where free agent Claude Giroux could end up. Marek: “Claude Giroux. So I mentioned a couple
Claude Giroux News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4
Multiple Teams Pursuing Claude Giroux
Veteran Claude Giroux remains unsigned past the opening few days of the free agent period. However, it’s not from a lack of interest. Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch reports that there are several teams that have shown interest in the forward while Giroux not having decided just yet on where to sign.
Claude Giroux News / NHL Trade Talk / July 4
Is the Door Still Open on Claude Giroux to Edmonton?
Not so fast on Claude Giroux heading back to Philadelphia. Elliotte Friedman is throwing a note of caution on reports that the reunion is already done, and it turns out there’s a very plausible reason the Flyers haven’t been able to close it out yet.
Claude Giroux News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3
Claude Giroux Picks Team?: Considered Flyers, Oilers, and Senators
Claude Giroux appears to be going home. The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reports that Giroux will sign with the Philadelphia Flyers, ending a free-agency search that, by all accounts, was genuinely up in the air right up until the decision.
Leevi Merilainen News / Professor Press Box / July 3
Leevi Merilainen Signs a One-Year Deal, but Nothing Guaranteed
The Ottawa Senators have brought back goaltender Leevi Merilainen on a one-year, $1.1 million contract. It’s a move that feels more like a “we’ll see” than a long-term commitment.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3
Senators re-sign goalie to one-year contract extension
The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Leevi Merilainen to a one-year contract extension for the 2026-27 NHL season, president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios announced Thursday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market
Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 season.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 3
3 Candidates to Be the Senators’ Next Captain
It’s been nearly two weeks since the Ottawa Senators traded their now-former captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, marking the end of his tenure with the club after eight seasons.
Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / July 2
Senators Quick Hits: Cousins, Ersson & Open Battles in Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators continue to shape their roster in small but meaningful ways, and both of these moves say a lot about where the organization sees itself right now.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Senators News & Rumours: Kaliyev Gone, Ersson Update & Giroux or Cousins?
In this roundup of the latest Ottawa Senators news and rumours, we have a few things to look at as the sun winds down on the eve of free agency. First, the Senators announced Arthur Kaliyev did not receive a qualifying offer, but neither did Samuel Ersson, who could be in a different situation.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Ottawa Senators 2026 Draft Class Is Better Than You Think
The 2026 NHL Draft is all wrapped up, and the Ottawa Senators have added eight promising prospects to their organization. However, the reaction to the Senators’ new draft class has been underwhelming.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL
It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.
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