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Chabot’s Return Gives the Senators More Than a Defenceman

Ottawa Senators fans have some welcome news. Thomas Chabot is expected to return Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings after missing four straight games with an upper-body injury.

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Senators reportedly exploring trade market for forward help

The Ottawa Senators could be looking to add some scoring help, as general manager Steve Staios reportedly explores the trade market for a forward. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, Staios is looking at potential options to improve Ottawa's offence.

Cameron Crotty News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Wild claim Cameron Crotty off waivers from Senators

An experienced blueliner is headed across the border to the State of Hockey. On Thursday, the Minnesota Wild claimed defenseman Cameron Crotty off waivers from the Ottawa Senators.

Arthur Kaliyev News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

AHL’s Iowa Wild sign Arthur Kaliyev to pro tryout

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Thursday that winger Arthur Kaliyev has signed a 25-game professional tryout deal with the Iowa Wild, the top-level American Hockey League affiliate of the Minnesota Wild.

Thomas Chabot News / SenShot / October 29

Latest reports offer encouraging update on Thomas Chabot

The Ottawa Senators could be getting some much-needed help on the blue line. Their captain, Thomas Chabot rejoined the main group at practice before their game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Andre Burakovsky News / SenShot / October 29

Senators should consider waiving Burakovsky after a slow start to the season

The Ottawa Senators have gotten off to a strong start this season, but with injuries starting to pile up, they need more from Andre Burakovsky. The veteran forward has yet to record a goal or an assist through seven games and has already been a healthy scratch.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 28

Senators latest injury could force team to make a move

The Ottawa Senators have dealt with numerous injury issues already this season. The latest is forward Warren Foegele, who left Tuesday night’s game against Vegas with a knee injury.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Senators Searching For Scoring Help

The Senators find themselves in 21st place in terms of goals scored per game in the early going this season. While Plan A is always to try to have someone come up from the minors and help give a team a lift when they’re struggling, there isn’t a viable player to take that role in Ottawa.

Ridly Greig News / SenShot / October 28

Senators' forward linked to Flyers in early season trade rumours

According to a report from Daily Faceoffs, Anthony Di Marco, the Philadelphia Flyers, has been linked to Ottawa Senators' Ridly Greig as part of some early-season trade rumours.

Cameron Crotty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Senators Place Cameron Crotty On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Ottawa Senators have placed defenseman Cameron Crotty on waivers. The transaction strongly indicates that defenseman Thomas Chabot will return tomorrow evening against the Los Angeles Kings.

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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.

Jonas Johansson News / Professor Press Box / October 28

Senators’ Goalie Shuffle: Johansson Keeps Them in the Fight

There’s something to be said for a goaltender who gives his team a chance, even when the final score offers little encouragement. Jonas Johansson did that for the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night, stopping 25 of 27 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Brady Tkachuk’s message to Senators bench after scoring in Ottawa finally revealed

Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer has never been shy about sharing his thoughts publicly. Whether it’s discussing the organization’s lost draft picks, commenting on major roster decisions, or taking aim at league matters, Andlauer tends to generate headlines whenever he speaks.

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Pavel Datsyuk News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Senators Prospect Dmitry Isayev on His Development, Pavel Datsyuk, & NHL Aspirations

At 19, Dmitry Isayev is one of the most productive young forwards in the Russian junior league. As such, the Ottawa Senators called his name at the 2025 NHL Draft, selecting the Russian forward in the fifth round, 149th overall.

Jonas Johansson News / Professor Press Box / October 27

Jonas Johansson's Surprise Start Could Be Revealing for Senators

The Ottawa Senators didn't bring Jonas Johansson into the lineup expecting him to become the story, but that's what can happen when a team needs someone to step forward.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / October 27

Ottawa Senators Prospect Update: Early Excellence From the Class of 2026

It's still so early into the 2026-27 hockey season but the Ottawa Senators development team must be projecting major achievements for the bulk of their top talents this year.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 27

Is Tim Stützle ready to cement himself as a top 20 player?

With the Ottawa Senators beginning their season 8-4-0, the team has been propped up by the strong starts of a few of their key players. One of their most important players has been centre Tim Stützle.

Dylan Cozens News / Professor Press Box / October 26

Cozens Scored, But the Senators Need the Rest of His Game

Sometimes a player needs one good night to get things moving. Dylan Cozens finally scored his first goal of the season on Saturday, added an assist, and helped the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Rangers 7-4.

Drake Batherson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Drake Batherson completes 1 of the most improbable hat tricks in Senators history

Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson spearheaded the offensive charge with three goals and an assist in Saturday night’s 7-4 win over the New York Rangers at Canadian Tire Centre.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 24

Drake Batherson (3 goals), Senators too strong for Rangers

Drake Batherson scored a hat trick and added an assist as the Ottawa Senators topped the visiting New York Rangers 7-4 on Saturday night. Jake Sanderson tallied one goal and added two assists, while Dylan Cozens scored and chipped in a helper for Ottawa.

Kurtis MacDermid News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Senators Place Kurtis MacDermid On Waivers

The Senators are opening up a roster spot. Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch reports (Twitter link) that winger Kurtis MacDermid has been placed on waivers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Yaroslav Askarov's early save of the year is huge for Sharks' big picture

The San Jose Sharks were 6-2 winners over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, and starting goalie Yaroslav Askarov was one of their biggest stars.

Roope Hintz forces OT, then tallies winner as Stars overtake Jets

Justin Barron has career night as Blues trump Golden Knights

Leafs pull out victory over Rangers on Troy Stecher's last-minute goal

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

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Linus Ullmark News / Field Level Media / October 22

Senators G Linus Ullmark put on IR with lower-body injury

The Ottawa Senators placed starting goaltender Linus Ullmark on injured reserve Thursday due to a lower-body injury. The injury occurred Wednesday night in the third period of Ottawa's 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Stutzle's personal chef trolls Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Tkachuk returned to Ottawa on Wednesday night for the first time since the Senators traded him to the Panthers in June.

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

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Brady Tkachuk News / Yardbarker / October 22

Panthers-Senators was exactly what the NHL needed

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

After giving the Ottawa Senators the proverbial middle finger in May, Brady Tkachuk essentially forced his way to the Florida Panthers in June, joining a team looking to return to glory after winning back-to-back Stanley Cups and one that also employs his brother, Matthew.

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Linus Ullmark News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Senators Goalie Linus Ullmark Leaves Game with Injury

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark was helped off the ice by a trainer during Wednesday’s game against the Florida Panthers after suffering a non-contact injury on a routine save.

Travis Green News / Field Level Media / October 19

Senators coach Travis Green signs multi-year extension

The Ottawa Senators signed head coach Travis Green to a multi-year contract extension on Monday. Four other members of the coaching staff also received extensions with Ottawa off to a 6-3-0 start this season.