Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Senators Have Gotten Closer to Matching Panthers, But Not Close Enough

Brady Tkachuk has had a front row seat watching his brother, Matthew, lift the Stanley Cup above his head two years in a row now and is undoubtedly ready for that fortune to fall his way.

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Five Thoughts for a Friday: Frothing at the Mouth

Even without a massive free agency splash or a blockbuster trade, one can't help but feel like the Ottawa Senators will head into the coming season an improved team with a decent shot at wreaking some havoc in their division.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Ottawa Senators Way-Too-Early 2025 NHL Free Agents New Forwards Evaluation

Will the Ottawa Senators forward group in 2025-26 improve upon the 2024-25 iteration? That is for the games to decide, but we are a long way, away from that point.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Grading Senators’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft was held in late June at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. This event did not live up to the hype in terms of trade activity.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6

Senators have quietly had a good summer

The summer is only a few weeks old, but the Ottawa Senators have quietly put together a solid summer so far. The Senators made the playoffs this past season for the first time since their 2017 run to the Eastern Conference Final, and they were short on salary cap space when the off-season started.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Golden Knights sign young defenseman to a four-year extension

He will earn a hardy bode of confidence with this news. He has one more season left on a two-year, $1.65M contract signed on July 1, 2024.

Mitch Marner is the perfect Golden Knights addition in every way

Vegas places Alex Pietrangelo on LTIR, unlikely to play again

Knights sign Reilly Smith, Brandon Saad, Cole Reinhardt to contracts

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Hunter Shepard News / Inside The Rink / July 2

Two-Time Calder Cup Champion Signs with Ottawa Senators

Two-time Calder Cup Champ goalie Hunter Shepard is signing with the Ottawa Senators. It’s a one-year, two-way contract. He may end up playing with the Belleville Senators of the AHL.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Senators sign Hunter Shepard, Jackson Parsons and Hayden Hodgson to deals

The Ottawa Senators were busy on Wednesday, signing goaltender Hunter Shepard and forward Hayden Hodgson to two-way contracts. The team also signed goaltender Jackson Parsons to a three-year entry-level contract, and officially announced the deals for Arthur Kaliyev, Wyatt Bongiovanni and Olle Lycksell.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Senators Smart to Stay Quiet on Day 1 of Free Agency

After being rumoured to be interested in Brock Boeser, Rasmus Andersson, and Tanner Jeannot, the Ottawa Senators kicked off day one of free agency with just two minor signings, adding Lars Eller and Olle Lycksell to one-year deals totalling $2 million in average annual value (AAV).

Arthur Kaliyev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Senators to sign Arthur Kaliyev

Free agent winger Arthur Kaliyev is landing with the Senators, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Contract terms have yet to be revealed. Kaliyev spent time with the Kings and Rangers last season but didn’t receive a qualifying offer from New York on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Lars Eller News / Full Press Hockey / July 2

Ottawa Senators Sign Eller, But Opt To Retain Cap Flexibility

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios hinted last week, July 1 was only one day on the NHL calendar and there’ll be further opportunity down the road to add to his roster, stating, “July 1 is an exciting time.

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

Wyatt Bongiovanni News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Senators sign Wyatt Bongiovanni to one-year contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed unrestricted free agent left winger Wyatt Bongiovanni to a one-year, two-way contract, according to PuckPedia. The contract carries a $775,000 average annual value at the NHL level.

Lars Eller News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

2007 First-Round Picks Signs with the Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Lars Eller to a one-year contract worth $1.25 million. The 36-year old is joining his sixth NHL team after splitting last year with two Eastern Conference teams.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Sharks sign veteran defenseman, two others

This pair of moves most notably features a pay-raise for Klingberg after he played through last season on a one-year, $1.76M deal with the Edmonton Oilers.

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

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Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Senators extend goaltender on 1-year deal

The Ottawa Senators keep Leevi Meriläinen in the crease for at least another season. The 22-year-old goaltender has inked a one-year contract extension worth $1.05 million, which is a significant move for the team as they continue to develop ahead of the 2025–26 season, as the club has announced.

Nick Cousins News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Senators re-sign Nick Cousins to one-year, $825,000 contract

The Ottawa Senators and forward Nick Cousins have agreed to terms on a one-year, $825,000 deal, according to Ottawa Sun reporter Bruce Garrioch. The deal was first reported by social media user @LalimesMartian.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Senators sign goalie Leevi Meriläinen to one-year contract extension

The Ottawa Senators announced on Monday that general manager Steve Staios and the team have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with goaltender Leevi Meriläinen.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / June 30

The Productive Weekend That Was For The Ottawa Senators

This past weekend was full of surprises for Ottawa Senators fans. It was assumed the team was seeking offensive depth at the Draft. However, the club selected a right-shot defenseman with their first pick in back-to-back Drafts.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Ottawa Senators’ 2025 Draft Class: Reaction & Analysis

After months of speculation, predicting, and targeting, the 2025 NHL Draft is finally over, and the Ottawa Senators have six new faces in their organization.

Claude Giroux News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Senators Sign Claude Giroux to One-Year Deal

The Ottawa Senators have announced that they have re-signed forward Claude Giroux to a one-year deal with a base salary of $2 million per season and bonuses that will allow him to make more.

Ottawa Senators News / 5 GOATs / June 28

Ottawa Senators select Logan Hensler in 1st round of 2025 NHL Draft

The Ottawa Senators selected Wisconsin defenseman Logan Hensler in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. He was considered one of the top prospects available on the board.

Ottawa Senators News / House of Hockey / June 27

Ottawa Senators Trade 21st Overall Pick to Central Division Team

Steve Staios made one of his first big draft-day moves tonight, trading the 21st overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft to the Nashville Predators for multiple picks in return.

Steve Staios News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Senators 2025 Draft Primer – Staios and Boyd Talk Strategy

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is hours away, and it’s still anyone’s guess as to what the Ottawa Senators will do with the 21st-overall pick. Although the top-10 prospects are more or less locked, the next 30 selections could go a dozen directions depending on what a team likes.

Claude Giroux News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26