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James Reimer: Backbone Backup Behind Senators’ Successful Season

It’s funny how hockey works sometimes. A guy comes in quietly, no fanfare, no long-term expectations, and suddenly he’s part of the reason a team feels a lot more solid than anyone predicted.

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2026 PWHL Season Concludes with 4-0 Charge Loss to Victoire

The Ottawa Charge were shut out by the Montreal Victoire yesterday, by a 4-0 score, bringing the PWHL's third season to an end, and another heartbreaking Finals defeat for the second season in a row.

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.

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.

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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?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

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.

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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 / Silver Seven / May 17

Five Thoughts: A City Charged

It is no secret that the city of Ottawa has embraced the PWHL Charge more than anyone could have imagined. They have been the talk of the town all season long, even when their NHL counterparts were on an exciting journey to the playoffs.

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.

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?

Michael Amadio News / Silver Seven / May 13

2026 Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Michael Amadio

Staff Grade: A-; Reader Grade: B+ We open our 2025-2026 season grades with an underrated gem in Michael Amadio, who held down the fort on the third line for the Sens this season.

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.

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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

Lassi Thomson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Lassi Thomson Signs Two-Year Contract With HC Lugano

A former first-round pick of the Ottawa Senators is headed overseas for the second time in his professional career. According to a team announcement, the NL’s HC Lugano has signed defenseman Lassi Thomson to a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season.

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

Logan Stankoven extends goal streak in win over Flyers

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.

Everything might finally be lining up for the Hurricanes

Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance

Evenly-matched Canadiens, Lightning meet in deciding Game 7

Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years

Sabres might be Buffalo's best chance to snap championship drought

Wild D Jonas Brodin out for Game 1, F Joel Eriksson Ek also ailing

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.

Brady Tkachuk 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

‘There’s nothing that we have talked about’: Senators’ GM Stave Staios on Brady Tkachuk trade rumors

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres

Penguins avoid elimination, serious Sidney Crosby injury in milestone Game 5 win over Flyers

If analytics decided the 2025-26 NHL Awards, who would win?

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

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.

Goalie switch helps Penguins fight off elimination vs. Flyers

Matt Boldy nets game-winner as Wild even series with Stars

Martin St. Louis keeps Canadiens grounded despite series lead

Report: Maple Leafs rule out GM candidate, two finalists remain

Analyst explains what Maple Leafs must do first before next season