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4 Early Thoughts on the Senators’ Start to 2026-27

4 Early Thoughts on the Senators’ Start to 2026-27

The Ottawa Senators have played three games. That is it. Three games is nowhere near enough of a sample to make sweeping conclusions about a team that has legitimate playoff aspirations.

NHL News / Silver Seven / October 7

LNN: Milestones, LeBreton, and more!

Some Ottawa-relevant news: Ian Mendes had a nice piece on the Senators website in advance of the team's home opener against Philadelphia on Sens and Flyers netminder, Ray Emery.

Tim Stutzle News / The Hockey Writers / October 7
Sens Stocks: Ersson Struggles, Stutzle Adds Another in 5-3 Loss to Red Wings

Sens Stocks: Ersson Struggles, Stutzle Adds Another in 5-3 Loss to Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators had a tough outing against the Detroit Red Wings, falling 5-3. While the Senators were without their top defensive pairing and starting goaltender for the game, it was within reach, but they weren’t able to grab hold of it and take over.

Linus Ullmark News / SenShot / October 6

Time has come for Senators fans to panic about Ullmark

The news surrounding Linus Ullmark left Ottawa Senators fans with a sunken heart. While the Sens’ starting goalie is officially day-to-day following Monday night’s exit, the prospect of turning to Samuel Ersson did not help fans’ blood pressure.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / SenShot / October 6
Tempers flare leads to line brawl in game between Senators & Red Wings

Tempers flare leads to line brawl in game between Senators & Red Wings

Who doesn't love a hockey fight? A good ol' fashion donnybrook? Well, the fans at Little Caesars Arena clearly do. They were treated to a nice line-brawl tonight in the game between the Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 6
Senators’ Travis Green Remains Vague About Injuries, Says Ullmark is 'Fine'

Senators’ Travis Green Remains Vague About Injuries, Says Ullmark is 'Fine'

Throughout his tenure with the Ottawa Senators, head coach Travis Green has been vague when it comes to answering questions about injuries. The league

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Senators Recall Jonas Johansson, Reassign Jorian Donovan

Senators Recall Jonas Johansson, Reassign Jorian Donovan

The Ottawa Senators have indirectly confirmed that Linus Ullmark won’t dress tonight after being pulled from last night’s game against the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 6
Macklin Celebrini, Linus Ullmark injuries incredibly impactful for their teams

Macklin Celebrini, Linus Ullmark injuries incredibly impactful for their teams

A couple of key players went down with injuries on Monday night, with their respective clubs holding their breath. 

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Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 6
Senators set to face Red Wings in first back-to-back of the season without Ullmark

Senators set to face Red Wings in first back-to-back of the season without Ullmark

The Ottawa Senators are set to face the Detroit Red Wings tonight in the second half of a back-to-back, after picking up their second win of the season against the Boston Bruins last night.

Linus Ullmark News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Linus Ullmark Pulled For Precautionary Injury

Linus Ullmark Pulled For Precautionary Injury

According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, Linus Ullmark was pulled as a precautionary measure in last night’s 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 6
Why the cap increase will improve the Senators Roster

Why the cap increase will improve the Senators Roster

On Friday, October 2, Elliotte Friedman announced that the salary cap would take another jump in 2028. The cap will be $113.5 million next year and jump to $127.5 million in 2028.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 6
4 Takeaways from the Senators' 4-1 victory over the Bruins

4 Takeaways from the Senators' 4-1 victory over the Bruins

The Ottawa Senators defeated the Boston Bruins on Monday night with a convincing 4–1 victory led by Tim Stützle. It was an all-around performance from the forwards, defencemen, and goaltenders, showing the league that the Senators aren’t hurting all that much from Brady Tkachuk’s departure.

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NHL News / Silver Seven / October 5

Tim Stützle, Penalty Kill Dominate Bruins in 4-1 Win

The big story for the Ottawa Senators coming into this game was that Jake Sanderson returned home for further evaluation and will miss the rest of the road trip.

Tim Stutzle News / Field Level Media / October 5
Tim Stutzle flurry powers Senators past Bruins

Tim Stutzle flurry powers Senators past Bruins

Tim Stutzle scored two first-period goals within a 1:43 span and added an assist, leading the visiting Ottawa Senators to a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / October 5
Senators’ Linus Ullmark leaves game against Bruins

Senators’ Linus Ullmark leaves game against Bruins

The Ottawa Senators are facing the possibility of life without their starting goaltender, at least for some time. Due to an undisclosed injury, Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark did not come out for the third periord of Ottawa’s 4-1 road win over the Boston Bruins on Monday.

Jake Sanderson News / Daily Faceoff / October 5
Senators’ Jake Sanderson to miss at least two games with injury

Senators’ Jake Sanderson to miss at least two games with injury

The Ottawa Senators will have to go without their number one defenseman for at least the next two games, as head coach Travis Green told reporters on Monday that Jake Sanderson has been sent home from the team’s road trip.

Jorian Donovan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5
Senators Recall Jorian Donovan

Senators Recall Jorian Donovan

The Ottawa Senators announced today that defenseman Jorian Donovan has been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. The move brings the Senators up to the maximum of 23 players on its active roster.

Thomas Chabot News / Professor Press Box / October 4
Thomas Chabot Makes a Statement as Senators' Captain

Thomas Chabot Makes a Statement as Senators' Captain

Something felt fitting about Thomas Chabot's first game as captain of the Ottawa Senators. He put the Senators on the board first. That's the team’s new captain, isn't it?

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / October 3
Senators break tie in third, edge Leafs in season opener

Senators break tie in third, edge Leafs in season opener

Stephen Halliday scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period Saturday night and the visiting Ottawa Senators won their season opener, defeating the host Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / October 3
The Senators Are Finally Ready to Play Hockey

The Senators Are Finally Ready to Play Hockey

Something feels a little strange about the Ottawa Senators right now. It’s like the rest of the NHL started, but they didn’t. They haven't played a regular-season game yet.

Thomas Chabot News / Field Level Media / October 2
New captain Thomas Chabot leads Senators into opener vs. Maple Leafs

New captain Thomas Chabot leads Senators into opener vs. Maple Leafs

The Ottawa Senators will open their regular season Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. While the Senators are the last NHL team to start their schedule, their Battle of Ontario rivals already have split a pair of home games.

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