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Senators Fans Have a Message for Brady Tkachuk’s Return

When Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa next season wearing a Florida Panthers jersey, Senators fans won’t be welcoming him home with open arms. Many are making their feelings clear well ahead of time — and he should expect to be treated like a traitor and a backstabber, not only for bailing on his team and his teammates, but his country.

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Senators re-sign former first-round draft pick to one-year contract

The Ottawa Senators have decided to keep forward Tyler Boucher in the organization, signing the former first-round pick to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, the team announced Friday.

Tyler Boucher News / Professor Press Box / July 11

Senators' Boucher Is a Reminder That Development Isn’t a Straight Line

When a player gets drafted in the first round, especially in the top 10, one mistake fans can make is assuming every first-round pick is supposed to arrive right away.

Tyler Boucher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Senators Re-Sign Tyler Boucher

The Ottawa Senators are giving a former top prospect another go in the organization. According to a team announcement, the Senators have re-signed forward Tyler Boucher to a one-year deal for the 2026-27 season.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Xavier Bourgault News / Professor Press Box / July 10

Xavier Bourgault’s Arbitration: The Business Side of NHL Development

Every once in a while, a small NHL transaction tells a bigger story. The Ottawa Senators signing Xavier Bourgault to a one-year contract probably won't create much excitement around the league.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Tyler Boucher News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

Senators sign Tyler Boucher to one-year contract

A young winger will continue to develop in the great province of Ontario. On Friday, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios announced that the team has signed forward Tyler Boucher to a one-year, two-way contract.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Senators settle with former first-round pick following arbitration

He doens’t have much NHL experience, but the Ottawa Senators have settled with one of their former first round draft selections following salary arbitration.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

Brady Tkachuk Doesn’t Expect a Warm Welcome Back to Ottawa

Brady Tkachuk was a fan favorite, the heart and soul, and eventually the captain of the Ottawa Senators, but after this offseason’s trade to the rival Florida Panthers, he’s become the enemy.

Xavier Bourgault News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Senators sign Xavier Bourgault to one-year deal

After eligible players and teams filed to use the arbitration process to secure contracts for restricted free agents earlier this week, the first pre-arbitration settlement between two parties has surfaced.

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.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

The Senators Still Have Work To Do This Summer

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios has publicly stated that he has no intention of letting the team take a step back this summer. A few weeks into the summer, he has chipped away at that notion but has yet to fully build a better lineup.

Daniel Alfredsson News / Silver Seven / July 9

Ottawa Senators Resume Life Without Daniel Alfredsson

There has been a bit of a lull since that frantic first day of free agency, but the hockey world never rests. Here are some links, news, and notes to keep you up to speed!

Alex Debrincat News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Revisiting Senators’ Asset Management in Alex DeBrincat Trades

This past Tuesday marked four years since the Ottawa Senators acquired Alex DeBrincat from the Chicago Blackhawks. This was done in hopes of complementing Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk and Drake Batherson in the top six and helping the Sens emerge from their rebuild.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

The NHL Has Its New Bromance, and Fans of the Leafs and Senators are Adjusting

To say the hockey world was surprised on Tuesday would be an understatement. One of the more hated rivals of the Toronto Maple Leafs supplied the team

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The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

Ottawa Senators 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.

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Claude Giroux officially signs with Senators after intense Flyers rumors

Fans of the Philadelphia Flyers who assumed former captain Claude Giroux was coming back for one more kick at the can in the city where his NHL career started were left disappointed.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

'Alfie is forever an Ottawa Senator': Michael Andlauer on Alfredsson's departure to Leafs

In a stunning turn of events, longtime Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has left the organization, where he was an assistant coach for the past three seasons, to become an associate coach with his Battle of Ontario rivals in the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Daniel Alfredsson among three hirings to Leafs’ coach staff

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Claude Giroux News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Senators Re-Sign Claude Giroux: Why the Veteran Chose to Stay

The Ottawa Senators are keeping one of their most respected veterans in the fold. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, the Senators are closing in on a one-year contract with Claude Giroux that will keep the 38-year-old in Canada’s capital.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Elliotte Friedman Reveals Senators' Brady Tkachuk Concern Before Panthers Trade

Brady Tkachuk’s time with the Ottawa Senators ended with one of the offseason’s biggest and most unexpected trades. Ottawa dealt their former captain to the Florida Panthers last month, sending him to play with his brother Matthew.

NHL 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.

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

Report: Stars’ Jason Robertson to file for arbitration

NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a smart strategy

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.

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

What should the Capitals expect out of Alex Ovechkin this season?

Best fits from the first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Five best signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Five worst signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Senators News & Rumours: Kaliyev Gone, Ersson Update & Giroux or Cousins?

In this roundup of the latest Ottawa Senators news and rumours, we have a few things to look at as the sun winds down on the eve of free agency. First, the Senators announced Arthur Kaliyev did not receive a qualifying offer, but neither did Samuel Ersson, who could be in a different situation.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25