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Senators blue line could have looked much different with Bowen Byram

In an alternate universe, the Ottawa Senators could have had a chance to land star defenseman Bowen Byram. That’s not a statement meant to fetch clicks.

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Senators have ‘no-brainer’ candidate for captain, analyst believes

One of the burning questions for the Ottawa Senators heading into the 2026-27 season will be their next captain. While there is no rush to name one, one notable analyst believes the Sens should just “turn the page” on Brady Tkachuk and name a “no-brainer” candidate.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / September 4

Three potential breakout candidates for the Ottawa Senators

The 2026-2027 NHL season will be pivotal for the Ottawa Senators. Despite the Brady Tkachuk trade in the off-season, the expectation from general manager Steve Staois is that the team will continue to take another step forward.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / September 4

'Ship has sailed' on Senators trying to sign former 40-goal sniper

Don’t expect the Ottawa Senators to sign Patrik Laine to a contract this offseason. In fact, it might even be surprising at this point if they offer the former 44-goal scorer a professional tryout (PTO).

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Carter Yakemchuk News / Professor Press Box / September 3

Carter Yakemchuk Could Force Ottawa Into a Very Good Problem

There is something a little strange about Carter Yakemchuk’s situation in Ottawa. Here is a 20-year-old defenseman who just put up 40 points in 54 AHL games.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Brady Tkachuk News / SenShot / September 2

The Ottawa Senators need to embrace a new identity after the Brady Tkachuk trade

This summer has been one of significant change for the Ottawa Senators. At the forefront of that change was the Brady Tkachuk trade, the captain of the team and the player that “dragged them into the fight.” For years, it seemed as though Ottawa was being built to be in the mould of the Florida Panthers—extremely physical.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Brad Marchand Picks Surprising Target to Troll in Tim Stutzle

Brad Marchand is never one to shy away from having a little fun and taking shots on social media at players and NHL rivals. This time, he’s picked a surprising victim: Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / September 1

The 3 best free agent signings in Senators history

It has often been stereotyped that Ottawa is a market that free agents do not seek out. They say that Ottawa is boring and it is not appealing for current stars to go play for the Senators.

Claude Giroux News / Professor Press Box / September 1

Claude Giroux's Decision Says Something About the Senators

There is a tendency to look at a 38-year-old NHL player and immediately start asking how many goals he has left. That's understandable. Father Time doesn't negotiate, and eventually every player reaches the point where the question isn't whether he can still play, but whether he can still play well enough to matter.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / September 1

Best and worst jerseys in Senators' history

With the recent announcement that each NHL team will be unveiling a new special edition “Hometown Remix” jersey, it is a good time to look back at some

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / August 31

Senators have put themselves in position for another big addition

When Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios moved Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers to join his brother Matthew The trade looked to be the end of an era in Ottawa.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / August 31

This free agent defenceman could be a fit for the Senators

As late August rolls around and training camps draw near, there are a few notable names remaining. One of the biggest ones is Logan Stanley, who could be a smart pickup for the Ottawa Senators as they look to round out their new-look roster ahead of the 2026-27 training camp.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / August 31

2026-27 Ottawa Senators Season Preview

The Ottawa Senators enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a franchise-altering offseason that saw them trade their captain, add a promising young forward, and retool around their young core.

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Brady Tkachuk News / Professor Press Box / August 30

The Senators Don’t Need Another Brady Tkachuk

The Ottawa Senators are getting closer to naming their next captain, and there are several reasonable choices. Thomas Chabot has been around longer than anybody else on the roster.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / August 29

Makar contract changes nothing for Batherson, Senators

Cale Makar’s record-setting contract has been the talk of the NHL over the last 24 hours or so. So, it’s natural to ask: How does it affect the Ottawa Senators?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 29

Blackhawks re-sign Kevin Korchinski to two-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Kevin Korchinski, the club announced Saturday afternoon.

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?

Connor Hellebuyck makes his trade request from Jets official

Potential trade destinations for Hellebuyck

Hellebuyck would approve a trade to multiple teams

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Senators’ Defensive Core Will Be Key in Atlantic Division Race in 2026-27

It’s that time of year again. The end of summer is closing in, marking the start of another NHL season next month. Predictions for many teams began just after free agency back in July, when moves were being made.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / August 29

The Senators Are They’re Trying to Become a Different Team

When the Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk, the obvious question was how they would replace his production. But that may not actually be the most interesting question.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Greatest Under-25 Seasons in Ottawa Senators History

The modern NHL is all about maximizing a player’s early years before they cost too much. While a skater’s prime was around 28 years old in the 1990s and 2000s, it has shifted to 24 or 25 in recent years before their production declines.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Senators’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The Ottawa Senators are coming off their second straight playoff appearance. Ottawa made the postseason following a bit of a slow start to the year. The Senators were unable to build on their 2025 playoff appearance, though.

Drake Batherson News / NHL Trade Talk / August 19

Ottawa Senators Must Commit to Drake Batherson or Trade Him

The Ottawa Senators are currently engaged in contract negotiations with star winger Drake Batherson, who is entering the final years of a six-year contract that pays him $4.975 million annually.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

3 Ottawa Senators Who Need to Show Results This Season

Deep into the summer is the time when pundits are making projections and predictions for all 32 NHL clubs. Who’s going to rise to the top or drop back?

Drake Batherson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 17

Drake Batherson, Senators Remain Distant On Next Contract

In his next contract, which has yet to be signed, Drake Batherson has ‘wants and needs.’ Do those align with the checklist for the Ottawa Senators? Not exactly, as according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, Batherson and the Sens are not believed to be close to a contract at this time.

Drake Batherson News / Trade Talk Sports / August 16

Canadiens Would Pay Drake Batherson Big Money If Senators Don’t

Drake Batherson has been extension-eligible since July 1, though recent reports have suggested that he and the Ottawa Senators are quite far apart in contract talks.