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Red Wings acquire Senators’ David Perron ahead of trade deadline

Veteran forward David Perron will begin another chapter in his NHL career — with a return to a former team. The Stanley Cup champion is headed to the Detroit Red Wings, who announced on Thursday that they have acquired him via a trade with the Ottawa Senators.

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Red Wings add veteran F David Perron from Senators for draft pick

The Ottawa Senators traded veteran forward David Perron to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

David Perron News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Red Wings Acquire David Perron From Senators

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators. In exchange, the Senators are receiving a conditional fourth-round pick in the upcoming draft.

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David Perron News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Red Wings re-acquire David Perron from Senators for conditional pick

The Detroit Red Wings have re-acquired veteran forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick, the club announced Thursday evening.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

David Perron News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Red Wings Acquire David Perron

The Red Wings and Senators announced a rare deal between teams in the same playoff race. Winger David Perron is headed back to Detroit, with the Wings sending a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick to Ottawa to complete the deal.

Warren Foegele News / Inside The Rink / March 5

Ottawa Senators Acquire Warren Foegele

The Ottawa Senators are acquiring forward Warren Foegele from the Los Angeles Kings. The Senators are sending a 2026 second-round draft pick to the Kings.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

Ottawa Senators Land a Solid Depth Forward from Los Angeles Kings

In a bit of an expected move, the Ottawa Senators are taking a swing at a middle-six potential type of forward. People could argue either way whether he is, or not.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Senators Rumours: 5 Right Shot Defensemen to Target Before the Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators are heading into the 2025-26 Trade Deadline on the outside of the playoff picture, but are close enough to hold onto some hope. General manager Steve Staios has reportedly been scouring the market for a right-shot defenseman to bolster the top-four.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Insider shuts down blockbuster Brady Tkachuk–Jason Robertson trade rumor

It’s silly season around the NHL, and rumors are flying all over the place in the lead-up to Friday’s trade deadline. That’s been on full display in recent days, especially after the guys from Spittin’ Chiclets threw out the blockbuster idea of a one-for-one swap of Brady Tkachuk and Jason Robertson.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Senators rumors: Why Ottawa doesn’t want to ‘dismantle’ core at trade deadline

The NHL Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Ottawa Senators currently find themselves six points out of a playoff spot. After making the playoffs last season, for the first time since 2016-17, the Senators seemed likely to make some moves to either bolster their roster or retool.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5

Senators hungry for points against future-minded Flames

As much as the Ottawa Senators are lamenting the lost point in their latest outing, they are well aware the need to move forward when they visit the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Senators’ Brady Tkachuk: ‘(Matthew) is on a four-day bender and I’m under the microscope’

Playing for a Canadian team in the NHL always comes with a lot of pressure, and few experience that more than Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk. Tkachuk

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Senators Have Big Decisions To Make As Trade Deadline Nears

With just two games remaining for the Ottawa Senators before the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline, big questions remain about what they will do. The results of these two games will heavily impact Ottawa’s stance at the deadline.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 2

Senators cruise into matchup with leaky Oilers at full speed

The Ottawa Senators have seemingly found their game at the right time. Ottawa enters Tuesday's road tilt with the stumbling Edmonton Oilers at 6-1-1 over their past eight games, most recently ousting their biggest rival.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 2

NHL Rumours and Ottawa Senators Trade Deadline Plans at Forward

Today’s edition of NHL Rumours, we look at the Ottawa Senators, and specifically, their forward group. Some of our thoughts are from the guys on the Coming In Hot Podcast, as Sens beat reporter Julian McKenzie of the Athletic stopped in for the pointed chit chat today.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Senators’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators finally made the playoffs last season, but have not replicated the magic in 2025-26. They are five points out of a playoff spot with many hurdles to clear before they become a legit contender.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

With Ottawa on Edge, Analyst Includes Brady Tkachuk on Trade Board

Brady Tkachuk isn’t exactly in the good books with Ottawa Senators fans right now. Watching him beat Team Canada in the Gold Medal game was strange enough, then add in what was said — or not said — regarding the border and the women’s hockey team, and things have only grown more tense in the Nation’s Capital.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

Dylan Larkin returns from Olympics to break Red Wings record in OT win

Still riding high from being a key member of USA's gold medal-winning team at the Olympics, Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin made more history in his first game back in the NHL.

Wings' Dylan Larkin ties it, then wins it in OT vs. Sens

USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says

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Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says

One of the big names on the United States men’s hockey team is responding to the events that occurred following the team’s gold-medal victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Jeremy Swayman: 'We should've reacted differently' to Trump's comments on women's team

Senators F Brady Tkachuk objects to 'fake' AI-generated White House TikTok

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews discusses 'whirlwind 72 hours' since winning gold

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

Jake Guentzel reveals why he skipped Team USA's White House visit with Trump

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Ottawa Senators Top 5 Greatest Olympic Performances

The Ottawa Senators will have some extra hardware around the rink this week after Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson return from Milan. The two were instrumental

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24

1 player Senators must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. It was vindication for a team that had been so close but came up short in recent years. Their postseason ended in a six-game first-round exit against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Senators Recall Tyler Boucher, Stephen Halliday, Carter Yakemchuk

The Senators announced they’ve recalled forwards Tyler Boucher and Stephen Halliday, as well as defenseman Carter Yakemchuk, from AHL Belleville. They’ll

Shane Pinto News / Professor Press Box / February 22

Senators Fans: Don’t Be Surprised if Shane Pinto Is Traded

If the Ottawa Senators decide to shake things up at the trade deadline, Shane Pinto could be in play. The Minnesota Wild might be a destination. They have some cap room, need depth down the middle, and have already been linked to veteran names like Claude Giroux.

Mads Sogaard News / Professor Press Box / February 19

Senators Goalie Mads Sogaard’s Up & Down Olympic Ride

For a young goalie like the Ottawa Senators’ Mads Sogaard, the Olympics aren’t just another tournament—they’re a full-on, front-row look at what it takes to play against the world’s best.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

Ottawa Senators Prospect Spotlight: Blake Vanek

Although there will be no Ottawa Senators hockey for over two weeks, that doesn’t mean there won’t be any Senators to watch. Apart from the six players competing at the Olympic hockey tournament in Milan, the team’s prospects will still be hard at work, trying to secure playoff spots and make their mark in their junior leagues.