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The Senators Have a Big Decision to Make on Drake Batherson

There’s an interesting little decision developing in Ottawa, and it has less to do with Drake Batherson’s 33 goals and 71 points last season than it might appear.

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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?

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

6 Former Senators Still Looking for a Home in 2026-27

NHL training camps are fast approaching, and for many players, it will be a chance to begin familiarizing themselves with their new teammates and systems.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / August 17

LNN: Chronicles of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

So, Drake Batherson still hasn't been extended, huh? I wonder if the Ottawa Senators could be targeting September 16th as a deadline – on which the new CBA will outlaw any eight-year deals.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Drake Batherson News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

NHL Rumors: Batherson Talks, Red Wings Miss, Celebrini Sets New Record

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how far apart do the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson remain on a new contract? If he doesn’t sign by September 15, could they trade him?

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.

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.

Jaxon Cover News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Jaxon Cover’s Roller Hockey Background and What It Means for the Senators

I play recreational ice hockey in Texas, and one thing you see often is a player joining an ice league who mentions he grew up playing roller. They transition to the ice and end up playing a little uniquely, and most people notice.

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.

Lucas Beckman News / Silver Seven / August 16

Ottawa Senators 2026 Top 25 Under 25, #14: Lucas Beckman

Staff: 14th 2025: NR Readers: 13th The backbone of the 2026 QMJHL champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens, Lucas Beckman, had a tremendous year. Selected 97th in last year’s draft, this fourth-round goalie has his eyes set on starting for Canada at the World Juniors this year at Christmas.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / August 14

The Senators Are Better Than Their Playoff Exit: Is That Enough?

There is something a little strange about the Ottawa Senators heading into this season. On one hand, this is a team that looked much better beneath the surface than its first-round playoff exit suggested.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Senators’ Elite Centre Depth Could Be Biggest Strength in 2026-27

The Ottawa Senators are going into the 2026-27 season with a lot of confidence in their roster, and their depth at centre will be one of their biggest strengths.

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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.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Senators Take Shot at Brady Tkachuk While Making a Vow To Passionate Fans

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios addressed thousands of fans this week and discussed the franchise’s plans following a summer that has understandably left many concerned.

Jorian Donovan News / Silver Seven / August 13

Ottawa Senators 2026 Top 25 Under 25, #15: Jorian Donovan

Staff: 15th 2025: 16th Readers: 16th Jorian Donovan makes his fourth appearance in the Top 25 Under 25, placing one spot higher than he did in 2025. Entering his sophomore season as the second pair LHD, Donovan ran the de facto top pair after fellow Donovan, Sebrango was picked up by the Panthers on waivers.

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The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Shane Pinto News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Ottawa Senators Need Shane Pinto to Continue Growing His Game

Shane Pinto has developed into a solid NHL player for the Ottawa Senators, earning himself a new four-year, $7.5 million AAV contract that began this summer.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12

Can Tim Stützle Carry the Senators to the Next Level?

Tim Stützle has this annoying ability to make everything feel like it’s going to happen. But sooner or later the puck is finding the back of the net because he’s already two steps ahead.

Xavier Bourgault News / Silver Seven / August 12

Ottawa Senators 2026 Top 25 Under 25, #16: Xavier Bourgault

2025: 22nd Readers: 15th Ever since his D+1 season with the QMJHL's Shawinigan Cataractes, in which he scored 36 goals and 39 assists in just 43 games, 2021 22nd-overall pick Xavier Bourgault has struggled to translate that offensive potential to the AHL and beyond.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / August 11

The Backup Goalie Problem NHL Teams Don't See Coming

There’s something about the Ottawa Senators’ goaltending situation that makes me think of a problem NHL teams tend to discover only after it’s too late.

Adam Nemec News / Silver Seven / August 11

Ottawa Senators 2026 Top 25 Under 25, #17: Adam Nemec

2025: NR Readers: 17th One of the very first things the Ottawa Senators did after their captain forced a trade on the grounds of being someone's younger brother, was drafting someone's younger brother.

Connor Ingram News / NHL Trade Talk / August 11

Ottawa Senators Should Offer Connor Ingram a PTO

The Ottawa Senators have made the playoffs in two consecutive seasons and will be looking to at least go one better in 2026-27. The team has been consistent with Travis Green at the helm, coming agonizingly close to reaching 100 points in the regular season before suffering disappointing first-round knockouts.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 8

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest losers this summer

With offseason moves essentially wrapped up, it is fair to start pinpointing the winners and losers of the summer.

The 'D-Man 4-assist playoff games' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Senators coach Travis Green admits he was surprised by Brady Tkachuk trade

Brady Tkachuk being traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers remains the most significant move of the NHL offseason thus far — and head coach Travis Green admitted he didn’t see it coming.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / August 3

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Ottawa Senators’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.