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The Senators at the Trade Deadline: What Are They Chasing?

The Ottawa Senators are in full-on buy mode as the trade deadline looms, and it’s clear they believe a playoff push is still within reach. While a lot of teams are content to sit tight or make small moves, Ottawa seems ready to shake things up—but what exactly are they hunting for, and what are they avoiding?

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Ottawa Senators Prospect Update - February 12th, 2026

It's been a while since we've had a prospect update on here – apologies for the absence! Today's update will be a bit different, with Knuckle Puck bringing you the latest from the amateur leagues, and yours truly providing a Belleville update.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10

Senators Still Looking To Buy At Trade Deadline

An inconsistent season for the Senators hasn’t turned their management group off from positioning themselves as buyers heading into the deadline. While

Mackenzie Weegar News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Senators Ramping Up Trade Talks for Hometown Top-4 Defenseman

The Ottawa Senators’ pursuit of Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar isn’t exactly new news. However, their interest in him has reportedly ramped

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

Ottawa Senators Fan Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

The NHL is off to Italy to participate in the Winter Olympic hockey tournament for the first time since 2014. That means that the NHL will take a 19-day break to allow dozens of players to compete for their countries in what promises to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the season.

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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

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

The Ottawa Senators Need to Learn to Prevent the Quick Strike Ability

In many ways, the Ottawa Senators have been dominant as a complete defensive unit. However, they have been less than dominant when it comes to the standings.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Top Ottawa Senators Bargaining Chips Ahead of 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators have played their way back into the 2025-26 Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Playoff race. At this point, it begs the questions, who are their best trade chips if they hope to add an impact player?

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 6

Senators Stützle Ends It Swiftly in Win Over the Flyers

The Ottawa Senators slipped past the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime, and this one felt like Ottawa controlling the classroom for most of the evening before a late scare forced extra work.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6

Brady Tkachuk Is Teaching the Senators How to Win

The Ottawa Senators’ Brady Tkachuk makes you stop and think, “This guy really gets it.” Tkachuk is still a young guy at 26. But he carries himself like he’s been living in NHL locker rooms his whole life.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Ottawa Senators Reassign Stephen Halliday, Hunter Shepard

The Ottawa Senators announced today that forward Stephen Halliday and goaltender Hunter Shepard have been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators.

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / February 6

Stutzle’s Overtime Winner Saves Senators

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NHL News / Silver Seven / February 5

Senators Survive Late Scare and Stützle Wins It in OT Against Flyers

The Senators came out with urgency, playing like a team keenly aware that every game is paramount for the playoff hunt. But when two defence-minded teams meet you tend to be in for some low-event hockey, and that's exactly what was delivered.

Tim Stutzle News / Field Level Media / February 5

Senators' Tim Stutzle once again sinks Flyers in OT

Tim Stutzle scored an overtime game-winner in Philadelphia for the second time this season, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the Flyers on Thursday.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 4

Tkachuk Brothers Poised to Lead Team USA at Olympics

The Tkachuk family is hockey royalty. Keith Tkachuk, the patriarch of the family, accomplished a great deal during his 18-year professional career, including four trips to the Olympics.

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Ottawa Senators’ Top 3 Trade Chips

After a rough first couple of months, the Ottawa Senators have had a resurgence heading into the Olympic break. On Jan. 30, they had just a 29% chance to make the playoffs, but less than a week later, that had jumped up to a 41.4%, according to MoneyPuck.com.

Hayden Hodgson News / Inside The Rink / February 3

AHL: Senators’ Hayden Hodgson Slapped with Five Game Suspension

The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee announced today that Belleville Senators forward Hayden Hodgson has been suspended for five games.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 3

Penguins Lose 3-2 To Ottawa Senators

The Penguins saw their hot six-game win streak come to an end on Monday at PPG Paints Arena when they hosted the Ottawa Senators. In a tightly contested battle, the Senators managed to secure their fourth consecutive victory thanks to Claude Giroux’s late go-ahead goal with 5:08 remaining in the third period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 2