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On YouTubeLucas Beckman News / Professor Press Box / May 22
Is Lucas Beckman a Senators’ Sleeper Goalie Prospect?
Lucas Beckman didn’t exactly start the season looking like a breakout story. With Baie-Comeau, the numbers were rough on the surface — a 4-14-3 record that didn’t jump off the page in a good way.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22
Oilers Goalies from 2025-26 Linked to Senators for Next Season
The offseason goalie market is beginning to take shape, and according to Bruce Garrioch, the Ottawa Senators are expected to be active in searching for a dependable backup behind Linus Ullmark.
Nick Cousins News / Silver Seven / May 22
2026 Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Nick Cousins 
On Canada day last year, Nick Cousins re-signed with the Ottawa Senators for one year and $825,000, a perfectly acceptable number for a player who had been an adequate fourth liner the year before.
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?
Linus Ullmark News / Professor Press Box / May 18
Ullmark Was Brilliant in an Empty Senators' Postseason
Linus Ullmark’s postseason might end up being one of those rare cases where the numbers tell a very different story than the results. Because if you just look at the standings, it’s easy to assume the Ottawa Senators were outplayed across the board in their four-game sweep at the hands of Carolina.
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.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
Ottawa Senators 2025-26 Season End Awards
It’s been nearly a month since the Ottawa Senators fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in four games. It was a disappointing end to a frustrating season that saw the team struggle when they were expected to thrive, and their best players stumble when they were needed the most.
Claude Giroux News / Professor Press Box / May 17
Should the Senators Re-Sign Claude Giroux?
Claude Giroux is still doing Claude Giroux things, even at 38. If anything, this season with the Ottawa Senators just reinforced how steady he’s been for a long time.
Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / May 15
3 Reasons Tim Stützle Became the Senators’ Leading Scorer
When people talk about the Ottawa Senators finally starting to feel dangerous again, a huge part of the conversation has to begin with Tim Stützle. At just 24 years old, he’s already become the offensive engine of the team, and this season really felt like the moment where he fully stepped into that role.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15
Senators Reportedly Targeting Defense In Offseason
One of the primary offseason objectives of the Ottawa Senators’ hockey operations department will be to secure the services of “a big defenceman who can play big minutes,” Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen reported last week.
Ottawa Senators News / Athlon Sports / May 14
Senators’ Brady Tkachuk Update Emerges Amid Trade Talk
For a long time, the Ottawa Senators were struggling to find their core to build around, but over the past few seasons, that has clearly become a problem of the past.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 13
The Ottawa Senators and Stuart Skinner? What Type of Deal Will Connor Bedard Want?
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Sun: Would the Ottawa Senators be interested in Pittsburgh Penguins’ pending UFA goaltender, Stuart Skinner, to pair with Linus Ullmark?
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 13
NHL Rumors: Will Ryan Shea re-sign with Penguins or test free agency?
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: It’s believed that Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios was meeting with forward Brady Tkachuk on Monday to go over the season and what the team could be looking to do this offseason.
Stuart Skinner News / Professor Press Box / May 11
The Senators Could Be Ready to Make a Smart Goalie Bet
Stuart Skinner landing with the Ottawa Senators actually makes a lot of sense when you sit and think about it for a few minutes. As someone who’s always liked Skinner’s game, part of me hopes he finds the right situation next.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11
Scribe Suggests Ex-Oiler Goalie Could Wind Up with the Senators
According to Jim Matheson of The Edmonton Journal, watch out for the Ottawa Senators when it comes to a potential landing spot for goaltender Stuart Skinner.
Stephen Halliday News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Senators Need to Find a Roster Spot for Stephen Halliday Next Season
After 30 games with the Ottawa Senators, Stephen Halliday recently inked a two-year, $2.15 million contract extension with the club. A native of Ajax, Ontario, Halliday tallied 11 points (four goals, seven assists) with Ottawa after being a point-per-game player in 29 games with the Belleville Senators this season.
Lassi Thomson News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Senators’ Treatment of Lassi Thomson Hints at Bigger Issues
The Ottawa Senators said goodbye to Lassi Thomson last week, as it was announced that the 25-year-old defender had signed with HC Lugano of Switzerland’s National League (NL).
Lars Eller News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9
Senators Unlikely To Re-Sign Lars Eller
On the opening day of free agency last summer, the Senators decided to bring in some veteran depth down the middle when they signed Lars Eller to a one-year
Stephen Halliday News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Senators re-sign Stephen Halliday to two-year contract extension
A young prospect is going to stay near the nation’s capital for the next couple of years. On Tuesday, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios announced that the team has re-signed forward Stephen Halliday to a two-year contract extension.
Ridly Greig News / Daily Faceoff / May 4
Senators’ Ridly Greig suspended two games to start 2026-27
After the Ottawa Senators dropped their first-round playoff series, losing 4-2 on April 25th to complete the four-game sweep they suffered at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, they’ll have to wait approximately five and half months for the start of the 2026-27 regular season.
Logan Stankoven News / Yardbarker / May 2
Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven makes history by extending goal streak in win over Flyers
A big reason why the Carolina Hurricanes have yet to lose a game throughout this postseason, Logan Stankoven extended his goal streak on Saturday night.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / May 2
The Ottawa Senators Don’t Need to Make Any Drastic Moves, but Will Search for a Reliable Backup
Julian MacKenzie of The Athletic: Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios may not feel that he needs to do anything drastic to improve the team, except if Brady Tkachuk changes his mind about the team.
Drake Batherson News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2
Canadian Teams Daily Rumours: Senators, Flames & Oilers
This edition of Canadian Teams Daily Rumours includes three rumours you’ll want to bookmark: Ottawa might be on the fence about Drake Batherson. Calgary could try to draft both Ruck twins, and insiders say the Oilers are planning to get bold this summer.
Ottawa Senators News / Yardbarker / April 29
'It's become a distraction': Senators' Brady Tkachuk growing sick of trade rumors
Ottawa Senators left winger Brady Tkachuk could use a change of scenery after laying an egg in a first-round Stanley Cup playoffs loss to the Carolina
Ridly Greig News / Field Level Media / April 28
NHL hearing with Senators F Ridly Greig set for May 4
The NHL's Department of Player Safety set a hearing for May 4 to address Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig's sucker punch of an opponent. The department's announcement Tuesday did not describe it as an in-person hearing, which would be necessary to issue a suspension longer than five games.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25
Will first-round sweep be the end of Brady Tkachuk's Senators tenure?
With their 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, the Ottawa Senators were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in a four-game sweep that turned out to be an absolutely disastrous showing by the team's best players.
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