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Staios guides Senators to solid offseason

The Ottawa Senators have continued their upward trend with an understated and effective offseason. Though several teams around the league might have caused bigger headlines, president and GM Steve Staios has authored a steady tenure so far.

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The Ottawa Senators fired head coach D.J. Smith on December 18, 2023 in his fifth season at the helm. Jacques Martin became the interim coach for the rest of the season while the Sens searched for their replacement coach.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 15

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Alex Adams of Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators were able to re-sign Claude Giroux, acquired a puck-moving RHD in Jordan Spence, and signed Lars Eller to be their 4C.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

2 Senators That Should Be Extended Before They Hit Free Agency

With the offseason well underway in the NHL and the Ottawa Senators remaining relatively quiet when it comes to bringing in new talent, it’s clear their core is set for the foreseeable future.

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Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

The Ottawa Senators Defence Free Agents, Trades, and Other Changes

We said it was coming, and for those who waited, it has finally arrived. When we did the previous story on the forwards, we said we’d bring you the other side of the puck.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Ottawa Senators Season End Prospect Awards

With the 2024-25 season over and the Ottawa Senators settling into a quiet offseason, it’s time to hand out some awards to the team’s best prospects. It’s no secret that the Senators no longer have a top farm system.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Senators Have Gotten Closer to Matching Panthers, But Not Close Enough

Brady Tkachuk has had a front row seat watching his brother, Matthew, lift the Stanley Cup above his head two years in a row now and is undoubtedly ready for that fortune to fall his way.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Ottawa Senators Way-Too-Early 2025 NHL Free Agents New Forwards Evaluation

Will the Ottawa Senators forward group in 2025-26 improve upon the 2024-25 iteration? That is for the games to decide, but we are a long way, away from that point.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Grading Senators’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft was held in late June at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. This event did not live up to the hype in terms of trade activity.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6

Senators have quietly had a good summer

The summer is only a few weeks old, but the Ottawa Senators have quietly put together a solid summer so far. The Senators made the playoffs this past season for the first time since their 2017 run to the Eastern Conference Final, and they were short on salary cap space when the off-season started.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Golden Knights sign young defenseman to a four-year extension

He will earn a hardy bode of confidence with this news. He has one more season left on a two-year, $1.65M contract signed on July 1, 2024.

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Hunter Shepard News / Inside The Rink / July 2

Two-Time Calder Cup Champion Signs with Ottawa Senators

Two-time Calder Cup Champ goalie Hunter Shepard is signing with the Ottawa Senators. It’s a one-year, two-way contract. He may end up playing with the Belleville Senators of the AHL.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Senators sign Hunter Shepard, Jackson Parsons and Hayden Hodgson to deals

The Ottawa Senators were busy on Wednesday, signing goaltender Hunter Shepard and forward Hayden Hodgson to two-way contracts. The team also signed goaltender Jackson Parsons to a three-year entry-level contract, and officially announced the deals for Arthur Kaliyev, Wyatt Bongiovanni and Olle Lycksell.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Senators Smart to Stay Quiet on Day 1 of Free Agency

After being rumoured to be interested in Brock Boeser, Rasmus Andersson, and Tanner Jeannot, the Ottawa Senators kicked off day one of free agency with just two minor signings, adding Lars Eller and Olle Lycksell to one-year deals totalling $2 million in average annual value (AAV).

Arthur Kaliyev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Senators to sign Arthur Kaliyev

Free agent winger Arthur Kaliyev is landing with the Senators, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Contract terms have yet to be revealed. Kaliyev spent time with the Kings and Rangers last season but didn’t receive a qualifying offer from New York on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent.

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Ottawa Senators Sign Eller, But Opt To Retain Cap Flexibility

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios hinted last week, July 1 was only one day on the NHL calendar and there’ll be further opportunity down the road to add to his roster, stating, “July 1 is an exciting time.

Wyatt Bongiovanni News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Senators sign Wyatt Bongiovanni to one-year contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed unrestricted free agent left winger Wyatt Bongiovanni to a one-year, two-way contract, according to PuckPedia. The contract carries a $775,000 average annual value at the NHL level.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Senators extend goaltender on 1-year deal

The Ottawa Senators keep Leevi Meriläinen in the crease for at least another season. The 22-year-old goaltender has inked a one-year contract extension worth $1.05 million, which is a significant move for the team as they continue to develop ahead of the 2025–26 season, as the club has announced.

Nick Cousins News / Daily Faceoff / June 30