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The Ottawa Senators Sign the Next Man Up at Centre

The Ottawa Senators and general manager Steve Staios took care of a key piece of business today. The news is that centre Shane Pinto signs a four-year contract extension with the club.

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Tkachuk Brothers Make Big Announcement

The Tkachuk brothers have always been must-watch TV. But after their fiery brawls with Team Canada at the Four Nations Faceoff went viral, their fame officially reached a new level.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / November 12

Ottawa Senators Prospect Update - November 12th

Since the last update, two weeks ago, the B-Sens have played in five games, going an underwhelming 2-3-0 and are currently sitting at 5-6-1 and 5th in the North Division.

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How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / SensChirp / November 12

Senators Fall to Stars in Overtime

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Senators’ Thomas Chabot leaves game with upper-body injury

A potentially costly loss for the team in the nation’s capital. During the Ottawa Senators‘ game against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot exited the contest with an upper-body injury.

Shane Pinto News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Senators GM provides update on Shane Pinto contract talks

Shane Pinto is playing himself out of trade talks and into a massive contract extension with the Ottawa Senators, following his strong start to the 2025-26 season.

Steve Staios News / Silver Seven / November 11

LNN: PWHL Suffers a Setback + Staios Speaks!

The Ottawa Senators are 6-1-3 in their last 10 games. Will they follow that up with an 8-1-9? Or will they falter and go 3-4-3 instead? Can we swap area codes with Memphis?

Shane Pinto News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

Senators, Shane Pinto to meet again on contract extension

The Ottawa Senators will resume one of their most important conversations of the season later this week. High-scoring centerman Shane Pinto is set to become an arbitration-eligible, restricted free agent this summer, after closing out the two-year bridge deal he signed in 2024.

Jordan Spence News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Discussing the Progress of Ottawa Senators Defenceman Jordan Spence

The Ottawa Senators have had an inconsistent start to 2025-26, and some of that blame invariably falls on the defencemen. Of course, it is a team sport, everyone must take accountability and ownership, and the Sens defence are no exception.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Senators Earn Back-to-Back Wins with 4-2 Victory over Mammoth

The Ottawa Senators hosted the Utah Mammoth on Sunday night in the first of two matchups between the two organizations this season. Both teams were on the back half of back-to-back games, but the Senators were in a better situation, coming off a gritty 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Senators continue Mammoth's woes with second period burst

Ridly Greig and Jordan Spence each had a goal and an assist for the Ottawa Senators in a 4-2 win against the visiting Utah Mammoth on Sunday. Dylan Cozens had two assists, and Leevi Merilainen made 30 saves for the Senators, who are 3-0-2 in their past five games.

Tim Stutzle News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Can Tim Stutzle Still Become a Superstar for the Senators?

This season, Tim Stutzle continues to dazzle Ottawa Senators fans. Yet there’s no denying that through the Senators’ 15 games so far this season, his eight goals and eight assists, while solid, aren’t the stuff of superstardom.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Senators’ Tim Stützle Strikes Twice in 3–2 OT Win vs. Flyers

The Ottawa Senators (7–5–3) are back in the playoff mix after losing five of their first seven contests. They visited the Philadelphia Flyers (8–5–2) on Saturday afternoon, coming away with a 3–2 overtime victory.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 8

NHL Predictions Saturday Afternoon Senators Edition Ottawa at Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome to another Saturday Ottawa Senators edition of NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey, as they take on the Philadelphia Flyers in a 1:00 p.m.

Ottawa Senators News / Stadium Rant / November 4

Syracuse Crunch Fall to Senators 7-4

The Syracuse Crunch lost their second game of the season Saturday night when a comeback attempt in the third period was spoiled, and they fell to the Belleville Senators, 7-4.

Arthur Kaliyev News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Report: Senators’ Arthur Kaliyev accused of stealing from ex-girlfriend to pay gambling losses

Ottawa Senators forward Arthur Kaliyev has been accused by his former girlfriend of stealing over $50,000 from her in order to pay off gambling debts to teammates, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Drake Batherson News / Breakaway on SI / November 3

Senators Forward Named NHL Star for Explosive Production

Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson put together one of the most productive weeks of his NHL career, leading the league in scoring with eight points (three goals, five assists) across four games.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 1

Big First Game Back At The Bell Centre For The Habs Tonight Against The Senators

The Montreal Canadiens (8-3-0) will be taking on the Ottawa Senators (6-5-1) in their first game back at the Bell Centre after their Western Canada Road Trip, where they collected 6 of a possible 8 points in those 4 games.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Senators make backup-goaltender swap ahead of bout with Canadiens

The Senators continue to swap out their backup goalies.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Senators’ Linus Ullmark takes accountability for controversial postgame comments

It was nothing short of a frustrating loss for the Ottawa Senators earlier this week, as the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks scored a whopping seven goals against them as part of a 7-3 blowout victory in the Windy City.

Brady Tkachuk News / Inside The Rink / October 30

Team USA Media Summit: Tkachuk and Olympians Ready for Milan 2026

The Team USA Media Summit brought together a diverse panel of Olympians and hopefuls—from hockey to bobsled and skeleton—to talk about the challenges and motivations shaping their road to Milan-Cortina 2026.