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NHL hearing with Senators F Ridly Greig set for May 4

The NHL's Department of Player Safety set a hearing for May 4 to address Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig's sucker punch of an opponent. The department's announcement Tuesday did not describe it as an in-person hearing, which would be necessary to issue a suspension longer than five games.

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2 early Senators trade candidates after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

It’d be disingenuous not to address the elephant in the room right away when it comes to trade talks for the Ottawa Senators. Is general manager Steve Staios going to make the bold move to explore a trade for his captain, Brady Tkachuk, or will the Senators hold on to him in hopes he can get them over the hump and look at other trade candidates?

NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 28

Ullmark, Quick, and the Weird Truth About Great Goaltending

The weirdest thing about playoff hockey is how it can split a series into two completely different stories: one about the goalie, and one about everyone else.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / April 28

The Rumors and Noise Will Only Get Louder Around Brady Tkachuk

Zoe Pierce of NHL: Senators GM Steve Staios on the rumors and noise around the future of Brady Tkachuk in Ottawa: “It’s nonsense is what it is. I don’t read it.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Linus Ullmark News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

3 Reasons Linus Ullmark Deserves Another Chance With the Senators

After their ambitions of doing damage in this year’s playoffs were swept away in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes, it might be time for the Ottawa Senators to consider some changes to their roster – and maybe their culture.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 28

2025-26 Belleville Senators Season Recap & Prospect Grades

The 2025-26 season is officially over for the Ottawa Senators. Unfortunately, the 2025-26 season was over even earlier in Belleville with the Baby Sens failing to make the playoffs for a second consecutive year.

Artem Zub News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

What Senators’ Artem Zub learned from Stanley Cup Playoff injury

The Ottawa Senators battled injuries to their defensemen throughout the regular season, which was a major reason they were on the bubble for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Ridly Greig News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Insider Calls for Senators’ Greig to be Suspended 5 Games for Sucker Punch

During the Ottawa Senators’ 4-2 loss in Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes, Ridly Greig crossed the line and may be facing discipline for it. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced that Greig will have a hearing for roughing Carolina’s Sean Walker.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

‘There’s nothing that we have talked about’: Senators’ GM Stave Staios on Brady Tkachuk trade rumors

Now that the Ottawa Senators‘ season is officially over thanks to the four-game sweep they suffered at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, offseason speculation can can enter into full swing in Canada’s capital.

Brady Tkachuk News / Trade Talk Sports / April 27

Analysts Believe Brady Tkachuk Has Played His Last Game as a Senator

The noise around Brady Tkachuk’s future with the Ottawa Senators has ramped up rather quickly since they were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Why Jake Sanderson did not speak at Senators’ locker clean out day

As if the series against the Carolina Hurricanes wasn’t hard enough, the Ottawa Senators lost their best defenseman, Jake Sanderson, to an injury in Game 3, which kept him out for Game 4.

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Ridly Greig News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

‘I have to do a better job controlling my emotions’: Senators’ Ridly Greig on upcoming hearing

A player is attempting to show remorse for his careless actions. When speaking to the media during the team’s end-of-season media availability, Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig was asked about his actions in Game 4 of the Metropolitan Division Semifinal, when he was seen throwing sucker punches at Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Senators’ Ullmark says he ‘felt like myself again’ during strong playoff performance

You truly never know what will happen in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Coming into their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Ottawa Senators were seen as a dangerous wild card team playing some of their best hockey heading into the postseason, and a real threat to push and possibly upset the top-seeded Hurricanes.

Brady Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Senators Face Tough Reality That It May Be Time to Move Brady Tkachuk

The Ottawa Senators entered the 2026 postseason hoping to finally turn the corner on a rebuild that has dragged on longer than expected. Instead, their playoff run ended abruptly in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes — a result that has sparked serious questions about the direction of the franchise.

Claude Giroux News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27