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Drake Batherson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31
Senators Reportedly “Aren’t Close” To Extension With Drake Batherson
While the Ottawa Senators and star forward Drake Batherson have begun negotiations on a contract extension for the 28-year-old, the two sides “aren’t close” to a deal, sources told Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch earlier this week.
Tomas Hamara News / Silver Seven / July 30
Tomas Hamara Looks to Build on Steady Rookie Season in AHL 
Staff: 23rd 2025: 23rd Readers: 23rd Tomas Hamara entered his first professional season last summer ranked 23rd in our Top 25 Under 25 and maintained his place, despite playing for the basement dwelling Belleville Senators.
Drake Batherson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29
The Senators’ Drake Batherson Contract Dilemma Just Hit Another Snag
The Ottawa Senators have run into a bit of a snag in their contract talks with forward Drake Batherson. The hope is that this snag doesn’t turn into a huge problem.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / July 29
Dmitry Isayev is a High-Upside Bet for Ottawa Senators
Staff: 24th 2025: NR Readers: NR Folks tend to overuse the word "enigma" when describing prospects from Russia, but in the case of Ottawa Senators 5th-rounder Dmitry Isayev, there's no word that fits better.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Drake Batherson News / Trade Talk Sports / July 29
Drake Batherson and Ottawa Senators 'Aren’t Close' in Contract Talks
The Ottawa Senators already lost one core member of their forward group, Brady Tkachuk, this offseason, and they’re trying to ensure they don’t lose another in Drake Batherson.
Drake Batherson News / Daily Faceoff / July 28
Report: ‘Gap remains wide’ between Senators, Batherson in extension talks
While Drake Batherson has been an important player for the Ottawa Senators in recent years, his long-term future with the club remains uncertain. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, Batherson’s camp and the Senators aren’t on the same page regarding a contract extension for the 28-year-old.
Javon Moore News / Silver Seven / July 28
Ottawa Senators 2026 Top 25 Under 25, #25: Javon Moore
The Ottawa Senators have quietly amassed a few internal options to replace some of their winger depth in two-to-three years. In particular, Javon Moore has emerged as a strong candidate to fill the shoes of a third-line power forward like Mike Amadio or Warren Foegele.
Jake Sanderson News / Silver Seven / July 27
LNN: Jake Sanderson is on a Top-3 Deal in the NHL
The Athletic released their Top 10 best and worst contracts in the NHL last week, and the Ottawa Senators made the good list. Franchise defenceman Jake
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 25
Predicting 2026-27 Senators’ Forward Lines With Current Roster
We are 67 days from the start of the NHL regular season, and while there has already been plenty of movement deep into the offseason, the same can’t be
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.
NHL News / NHLFanCentral / July 23
'Don’t Want Anyone to Be Misled': Senators GM Makes Feelings Clear on New Signings After Brady Tkachuk Departure
As the Ottawa Senators found the pieces to fill the void left by former captain Brady Tkachuk, GM Steve Staios’ remarks highlighted how he’s seeing the journey ahead.
NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / July 23
Senators GM Sensed Brady Tkachuk Exit for Quite Some Time
Everyone always talked about and porjected that Brady Tkachuk would one day seek a trade away from the Ottawa Senators to go play for an American powerhouse, but that didn’t make it any less shocking to see it actually happen.
Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / July 25
Senators GM says he saw signs Brady Tkachuk wanted out over a year ago
It’s been about a month since the Ottawa Senators shook up the NHL offseason by trading captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for a massive haul of draft picks.
Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / July 22
20 Years Ago, Two Choices Changed the Senators’ Future
Sometimes the hardest thing for a hockey fan is looking back at a really close team. Steve Warne reminded fans in an article in The Hockey News that the Ottawa Senators of the mid-2000s were more than just a good team.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22
3 Reasons the Ottawa Senators’ 2026-27 Season Is Looking Up
There are plenty of reasons for Ottawa Senators fans to feel a little better heading into this season. No, everything isn’t perfect. There are still questions.
Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / July 21
Did the Senators Find the Type of Veteran They Needed?
When the Ottawa Senators acquired Andre Burakovsky, the reaction from some fans was pretty predictable. Another veteran? Another player coming off a down season?
Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18
Pinto Shows Why the Senators Won’t Panic Without Tkachuk
When Shane Pinto was interviewed after the Brady Tkachuk trade, he basically delivered the same message each time. He was shocked at first, but he quickly accepted it.
Jake Sanderson News / Professor Press Box / July 18
Have the Senators Found Jake Sanderson's Perfect Partner?
Ever since I watched the Edmonton Oilers’ Jari Kurri and Wayne Gretzky play so well together, one thing I have always found interesting about building a hockey team is that great players play better with a solid partner.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 17
Andre Burakovsky Isn’t as Bad a Pickup as Senators Fans Think
Other than the Brady Tkachuk trade and the acquisition of William Eklund in a quick pivot, it’s been a quiet start to the Ottawa Senators’ offseason. They
Xavier Bourgault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
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.
Claude Giroux 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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