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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.
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 / SensChirp / July 10
Senators Sign Bourgault, Boucher to Two-Way Deals 
There has been a good amount of drama around these parts lately. It turns out legacy players leaving the organization can be a wee bit draining. Nothing like a good ol’ fashion RFA contract or two to cleanse the palate.
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?
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.
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.
Claude Giroux News / Silver Seven / July 10
Five Thoughts for Friday: A Summer of Change
It seems Claude Giroux has played for 5 different teams in the past week, but somehow, he's found his way back to Ottawa where he truly belongs. Giroux coming back is a lot more meaningful than just a roster spot, especially in an offseason where the fans have felt frustrated and betrayed.
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.
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
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.
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7
Not Happy: Senators Release Statement About Alfredsson Joining 'Arch Rival'
The Ottawa Senators are not happy about the decision by Daniel Alfredsson to leave their organization and join an arch-rival in the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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.
Brady Tkachuk News / Professor Press Box / July 6
The Problem Was Missing When Brady Tkachuk Really Left
A really interesting post by NHL Trade Talk looked beyond the Brady Tkachuk trade and suggested that something more complicated was happening beneath the surface.
Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7
Inside the dressing room problem that pushed Tkachuk out of Ottawa
The trade itself is old news by now — Brady Tkachuk is a Florida Panther, reunited with brother Matthew, and Ottawa walked away with a stack of draft picks.
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.
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.
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 22
Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster
There are a lot of layers to this trade and what it means for both sides.
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