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Senators’ Brady Tkachuk aiming for return 'hopefully around Thanksgiving'

The Ottawa Senators may be close to seeing their captain return to the ice. On his new podcast Wingmen, Sens winger Brady Tkachuk mentioned that he’s nearing a return, and after a checkup on the injury in the coming days, could be aiming for a return around American Thanksgiving.

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Senators’ Brady Tkachuk Shares Return Update on Wednesday

Brady Tkachuk remains sidelined and away from the Ottawa Senators’ lineup, but the team’s captain has made clear he already has a comeback date circled in the calendar.

Tyler Boucher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 18

Senators prospect Tyler Boucher dealing with another injury

Belleville Senators forward Tyler Boucher will miss “weeks” with an upper-body injury.

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Nick Cousins News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Senators’ Nick Cousins fined for second time in 2025-26

The NHL has fined Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins Now is his 12th NHL season, Cousins has earned quite the reputation as an agitator. Fans may remember

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Logan Hensler News / Silver Seven / November 18

Prospect Update: Hensler Dominates in Big-10 + More!

As the only 1st-round selection among Ottawa Senators collegiate prospects, defenseman Logan Hensler, was expected to quickly cement himself as one of the most valuable players in the system.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 18

Senators Land Capitals Star And Olympic Hopeful in Trade Pitched by Former Coach

When the news came down that Brady Tkachuk would miss 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing thumb surgery, many felt the Ottawa Senators were in big trouble. A sluggish start, even with their captain, was tough to begin with, then taking him out of the lineup, and it got a little tense in the nation’s capital.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / November 18

Senators Prospect Report: Checking in on the 2025 Draft Class

The 2025-26 season is nearly a quarter of the way through, which means it’s the perfect time to take a look at how the Ottawa Senators’ farm system has been progressing.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / November 18

Senators Recall Stephen Halliday, Lassi Thomson Ahead of 7-Game Trip

The Ottawa Senators announced that they have recalled forward Stephen Halliday and defenseman Lassi Thomson from the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Shane Pinto News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 18

Shane Pinto, Senators grades for $30 million contract extension

The Ottawa Senators re-signed Shane Pinto to a four-year contract recently. This was a bit of a surprising development considering the tumultuous road it took to reach this point.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 17

Senators are the clear winner in trade with Flyers

Good news for Ottawa Senators fans, as the franchise accelerated its timeline to be competitive in the 2025-26 season following the official announcement of a trade on Monday.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

Senators acquire Gilbert from Flyers for Guenette

The Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers swapped depth defensemen on Monday, with the Senators getting veteran Dennis Gilbert in exchange for Maxence Guenette.

Dennis Gilbert News / Silver Seven / November 17

Senators Trade Max Guenette to Flyers For Dennis Gilbert

The Ottawa Senators announced a swap of depth defensemen with the Philadelphia Flyers today – unsigned restricted free agent Max Guenette, in exchange for a familiar face in Dennis Gilbert.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 17

Senators Trade D Maxence Guenette to Flyers for D Dennis Gilbert

The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenseman Dennis Gilbert from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman Maxence Guenette. Guenette was not signed to a contract by the Senators in the offseason upon the end of his last deal, but remained a restricted free agent.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Assessing the Senators’ center situation

With the middle of the ice locked in Ottawa for the foreseeable future, it’s fair to wonder how the centers will line up moving forward.

Brady Tkachuk News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Senators Coach Shares Brady Tkachuk Injury Update on Friday

The Ottawa Senators have gone 8–3–4 since losing Brady Tkachuk to a hand injury in mid-October. With the team getting ready for a lengthy road trip starting next week, their captain is now one step closer to returning.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 14

Road-warrior Kings, home-success Senators set for Ottawa clash

The Los Angeles Kings will be laying their three-game win streak on the line when they face a difficult road test against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

Ottawa Senators Injury News for Defencemen on this Friday Evening

In Tuesday night’s game versus the Dallas Stars, the Ottawa Senators played over 40 minutes with five defenceman. Today, we are here to bring you an injury update on Thomas Chabot, who left late in the first period of that game.

Tim Stutzle News / Field Level Media / November 13

Tim Stutzle's 2 goals help Senators spoil Bruins' rally

Tim Stutzle's pair of third-period goals included the eventual game-winner with 5:43 remaining, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 5-3 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

Shane Pinto News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Shane Pinto's lucrative extension sets new baseline

Shane Pinto's lucrative contract extension with Senators sets new baseline

The Ottawa Senators have signed center Shane Pinto to a four-year contract extension.

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Jordan Spence News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Discussing the Progress of Ottawa Senators Defenceman Jordan Spence

The Ottawa Senators have had an inconsistent start to 2025-26, and some of that blame invariably falls on the defencemen. Of course, it is a team sport, everyone must take accountability and ownership, and the Sens defence are no exception.