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Claude Giroux’s Point Projection for the 2025-26 Ottawa Senators

For those of you that have been following along, there’s still time. There’s still time for another Ottawa Senators point projection or two, and today’s, drum roll…bah…bah…bah…Claude Giroux, aka the Claudefather, aka G Money.

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Ottawa Senators 2025 Top 25 Under 25, #2: Jake Sanderson

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Chandler Romeo News / Inside The Rink / September 17

Chandler Romeo Joins Wentworth Gryphins for 2025-26 Season

The Wentworth Gryphins have landed a towering presence for their blue line with the addition of Chandler Romeo, a 6-foot-6 defenseman drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the seventh round of the 2021 NHL Draft (202nd overall).

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

What Senators can learn from past champions' development model

The Senators qualified for the playoffs last season for the first time since the 2016-17 season. Their young core finally turned the corner and took their first significant step in a rebuild that previously felt like it was skidding off the tracks.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / September 16

Senators Announce Training Camp Roster

This seems like as good a time as any to officially emerge from The Void. It feels like just yesterday I walked out of the Canadian Tire Centre with that combination of soul-crushing sadness and pride that only comes with being a sports fan.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Shane Pinto News / Silver Seven / September 16

Ottawa Senators Top 25 Under 25, #3: Shane Pinto

Not many people will agree, but I am convinced that one day Shane Pinto will have his jersey retired in Ottawa. After a dramatic season, Pinto wanted to make sure to show the team he is an integral part of the core.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / September 15

Ottawa Senators Earn Split at Prospects Showdown

Several Ottawa Senators prospects were at the Bell Centre in Montreal this past weekend for the annual Prospects Showdown, featuring the future of the Sens, as well as the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, and the hosting Montreal Canadiens.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

After the Two Rookie Camp Games, Three Ottawa Senator NHL Prospects’ Updates

It is quick two-game NHL rookie tournament, but it is great to prepare players for quickly approaching AHL or NHL exhibition games. The Winnipeg Jets, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Ottawa Senators, in a series of games hosted by the Montreal Canadiens, each had to play two games.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Ottawa Senators’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

The Ottawa Senators open full training camp on September 18th. The Senators expect to be contenders in 2025-26, but still have questions heading into training camp.

Brady Tkachuk News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

The Captain’s Point Projection, Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators

It’s time for a pinnacle of our point projection series from the Ottawa Senators, no scratch that, the entire NHL, Sens captain Brady Tkachuk. We have been bringing you a bunch of these player point predictions for the Sens and star players around the league, now it is time for Captain Tkachuk.

Dylan Cozens News / Silver Seven / September 13

Ottawa Senators Top 25 Under 25, #4: Dylan Cozens

It’s been many years since the last time a player got traded to Ottawa and immediately started raving about how excited he was to finally be on a playoff

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Ottawa Senators 2025-26 Prospect Pyramid

After a long, quiet summer, hockey season is finally back, and the Ottawa Senators’ farm team is in better shape than it’s been in a while. Armed with multiple top-tier prospects and several underrated players who had big breakouts last season, the prospect pool has vastly improved in the two years under Steve Staios’ watchful eye.

Ottawa Senators News / House of Hockey / September 6

Ottawa Senators Expected to Trade One Specific Defenseman Imminently

Max Guenette hasn't gotten much of a chance in Ottawa, and now it's expected that the Senators will trade the 24-year old in the coming days. Back in the 2019 NHL Draft, the Ottawa Senators used a seventh-round pick on Max Guenette, a defenseman out of Quebec, and to this point, he hasn't gotten much of an opportunity in the NHL.

Ridly Greig News / Daily Faceoff / September 6

Senators to potentially host bobblehead night honoring Ridly Greig’s empty-net slapshot against Leafs

An infamous moment in the Battle of Ontario might be getting commemorated in a unique way. This past Wednesday, the Ottawa Senators announced their promotional calendar for the 2025-26 season.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Rinksiders / September 5

Why Leevi Meraläinen is crucial to the Ottawa Senators moving forward

Remember the name. Normally putting such expectations on someone can cause them to falter and not live up to them. Leevi Merälainen has given us every reason to watch out for him this coming season.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 5

Bold Ottawa Senators predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Ottawa Senators made the playoffs in 2025 after a rather impressive season. Ottawa had been seen as a talented but underperforming team throughout the last few seasons.

Donovan Sebrango News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Senators sign Donovan Sebrango to one-year contract

A former defensive prospect is staying around the nation’s capital for another year. On Thursday, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios announced that the team has signed defenseman Donovan Sebrango to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season.

Donovan Sebrango News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Senators sign one of their last remaining restricted free agents

A one-year extension could be exactly what the young blueliner needs to build on his momentum from the breakout year.

Senators unveil new red alternate jerseys for 2025-26 season

Biggest question facing each NHL Eastern Conference team ahead of training camp

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / September 3

Senators Unveil New Alternate Jerseys

The Ottawa Senators will have a fresh new look when they hit the ice for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Along with revealing their promotional schedule for the new year, the Senators also unveiled a new alternate jersey.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / September 3

Senators unveil new red alternate jerseys for 2025-26 season

After months of leaks and speculation, the Ottawa Senators have officially unveiled their new alternate jerseys for the 2025-26 season and beyond. The predominantly red jerseys feature black and metallic gold accents, with large stripes on the arms and waist and a black shoulder yoke.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Way-too-early Ottawa Senators trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Ottawa Senators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in eight seasons this year. Ottawa fought hard to finish as the top Wild Card team in the Eastern Conference.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / August 29

Senators GM High On Top Defensive Prospect

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios has high hopes for the club's top right defense prospect Carter Yakemchuk, so much so that he gave him a vote of confidence with his comments in a recent interview with The Hockey News.

Shane Pinto News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28

Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season

Despite expressing a desire to sign a long-term extension with the Ottawa Senators when he became eligible on July 1, there’s currently no such agreement in place for Shane Pinto.

Allen Americans become Senators’ ECHL affiliate

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

Proposed Arena Deal Puts Brady Tkachuk in Different Jersey

The Ottawa Senators’ long-awaited push to move downtown has revived more than just arena talk—it has also sparked speculation about the future of captain Brady Tkachuk.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Brady Tkachuk Talks Unexpected Off-Ice Financial Battle with Fans

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is speaking out about an unusual and unwelcome challenge he’s faced away from the ice — harassment from sports bettors demanding their money back.