Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Senators, Xavier Bourgault Avoid Arbitration

The Ottawa Senators have come to terms on a new contract with one of their forward prospects, avoiding arbitration. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Senators have signed forward Xavier Bourgault to a one-year, $850K contract for the 2026-27 season.

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The Senators Still Have Work To Do This Summer

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios has publicly stated that he has no intention of letting the team take a step back this summer. A few weeks into the summer, he has chipped away at that notion but has yet to fully build a better lineup.

Daniel Alfredsson News / Silver Seven / July 9

Ottawa Senators Resume Life Without Daniel Alfredsson

There has been a bit of a lull since that frantic first day of free agency, but the hockey world never rests. Here are some links, news, and notes to keep you up to speed!

Alex Debrincat News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Revisiting Senators’ Asset Management in Alex DeBrincat Trades

This past Tuesday marked four years since the Ottawa Senators acquired Alex DeBrincat from the Chicago Blackhawks. This was done in hopes of complementing Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk and Drake Batherson in the top six and helping the Sens emerge from their rebuild.

Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

The NHL Has Its New Bromance, and Fans of the Leafs and Senators are Adjusting

To say the hockey world was surprised on Tuesday would be an understatement. One of the more hated rivals of the Toronto Maple Leafs supplied the team

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Linus Ullmark News / Silver Seven / July 8

Linus Ullmark is Still the Ottawa Senators' X-Factor

A strong case can be made for Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark to be one of the NHL's most-improved players if he can find consistency in his game and remain healthy throughout the season.

Ottawa Senators News / Yardbarker / July 8

Claude Giroux decides to stay in Ottawa, be veteran presence for Senators

Giroux, 38, who has been with Ottawa since 2022, put up 49 points while playing in all 82 games for the third time in the last four seasons.

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Claude Giroux News / Field Level Media / July 7

Claude Giroux signs one-year deal to return to Senators

Veteran forward Claude Giroux is returning to the Ottawa Senators on a one-year, $2 million contract. The 38-year-old Giroux, who was an unrestricted free agent, signed the deal on Tuesday.

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 among three hirings to Leafs’ coach staff

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL 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.

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The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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.

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.

‘Alfie is forever an Ottawa Senators’: Michael Andlauer on Alfredsson’s departure to Leafs

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

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 / 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.

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

Report: Stars’ Jason Robertson to file for arbitration

NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a smart strategy

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.

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.

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

What should the Capitals expect out of Alex Ovechkin this season?

Best fits from the first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Five best signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Five worst signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

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.