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Four players from bottom feeder teams the Ottawa Senators should try and acquire

The Ottawa Senators currently sit in the first wild-card spot as of Friday morning with a 10-6-1 record. They are 14th in the league in goals scored but also rank 31st in power-play percentage at 12.1%.

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Five Thoughts For Friday: Hopecore

We're finally far enough into the season that the “it’s way too early” disclaimers are starting to turn into “it’s early but…” Teams that are well outside the playoff picture hit the panic button.

Samuel Ersson News / SenShot / November 6

Senators got something from Samuel Ersson they’ve lacked all season

The Ottawa Senators' 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night is arguably their gutsiest of the season so far. But there’s something about that win that they haven’t gotten all season: Samuel Ersson delivered one heck of a performance.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

3 Things the Ottawa Senators Have Showed Us to Start the Season

One month into the 2026-27 season, the Ottawa Senators are in a good spot despite some ups and downs. They sit third in the Atlantic Division with a 10-6-1 record.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

3 Impact Forwards the Senators Should Target in Trades

The Ottawa Senators are reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring forward reinforcements, according to Bruce Garrioch. With the team locked in a competitive battle in the Atlantic Division for a playoff spot, adding another impact forward could be an important step in keeping pace with the teams around them.

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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.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Senators Can’t Continue With Their Current Goalie Duo

It’s a month into the 2026-27 season, and the Ottawa Senators have been one of the NHL’s best teams so far. Sitting eighth in the league, their offence

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 4

Senators cool off Sabres with third-period comeback

Michael Amadio scored to break a late third-period deadlock and the visiting Ottawa Senators claimed a 2-1 comeback victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.

Josh Norris News / SenShot / November 4

Senators are glad they moved on from Josh Norris when they did

The Ottawa Senators have to be feeling good about one of the hardest decisions the organization has made in recent history. At the 2025 NHL trade deadline, the Sens sent Josh Norris to the Buffalo Sabres for Dylan Cozens.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / November 4

The Senators’ power play is broken, and it needs to be fixed before it becomes too late

One of the Ottawa Senators’ biggest flaws so far this season is their power-play. To call it disappointing is an understatement. Their special teams unit has become a liability, but it’s been rather hard to pinpoint why. When we look at the team's roster and power-play units, plenty of offensive powerhouses stand out.

Lucas Beckman News / Professor Press Box / November 3

Senators' Goalie Prospect Lucas Beckman Is Making His Own Chances

Sometimes a young goaltender has to do more than stop pucks. He has to learn how to make his own way, adjust to new surroundings and give his team a chance to win every night.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2

Senators Recall Sammy Blais; Reassign Xavier Bourgault

According to a team announcement, the Ottawa Senators have recalled forward Sammy Blais from the AHL’s Belleville Senators. In a corresponding roster move, the Senators reassigned forward Xavier Bourgault.

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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.

Patrik Laine News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Senators Should Avoid Taking a Chance on Patrik Laine

With William Eklund sidelined, the Ottawa Senators are reportedly exploring the trade market for forward help, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Kasper Halttunen News / Inside The Rink / November 3

AHL: Kasper Halttunen Scores Second Hat Trick as Senators Prospect Breaks Out in Belleville

Kasper Halttunen continues to produce offensively for the Belleville Senators, recording his second hat trick of the season in Sunday’s 4-1 victory over the Toronto Marlies.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

3 Takeaways From the Senators’ 6-3 Loss to Ducks

On Sunday night, the Ottawa Senators suited up for the second half of a back-to-back against the Anaheim Ducks, who hadn’t played since Thursday. The Ducks entered the game having lost seven of their last eight, while the Senators were trying to win back-to-back games for the first time since mid-October.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31

Senators erupt in second period, knock off Sharks

Dylan Cozens and Tim Stutzle each had a goal and an assist, and the Ottawa Senators scored three second-period goals en route to a 5-1 win over the host San Jose Sharks on Saturday.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Senators Recall Two, Move Warren Foegele To IR

Two young forwards will join the Ottawa Senators on their upcoming three-game road trip. Philip Tomasino and Xavier Bourgault have both been recalled, while Warren Foegele was moved to injured reserve with a knee injury sustained in Tuesday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Senators’ Hodgson to have hearing for boarding, charging Kings’ Clarke

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Friday that Ottawa Senators winger Hayden Hodgson will have a hearing for boarding and charging Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke during the Sens’ 6-5 overtime loss on Thursday.

Andre Burakovsky News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Senators’ Andre Burakovsky leaves game with upper-body injury

The Ottawa Senators may have just lost another forward. Senators winger Andre Burakovsky left Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings with an upper-body injury, and the team announced that he will not return to the game.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Brady Tkachuk reveals great plan in case Senators fans throw jerseys

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