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The World Cup final is looming, the Open Championship is in full swing and the sun is shining on a beautiful day in mid-July. A perfect time for the NHL to force its way back into our collective minds.
Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / July 16
Introducing the Ottawa Senators Draft Class of 2026
General Manager and President of Hockey Operations, Steve Staios, ended his post-draft media availability with this quote: "Our scouts have done a great job of bringing in talent, but I was stretching it with them to push them on upside.
Claude Giroux News / Silver Seven / July 15
Why Claude Giroux Should be the Ottawa Senators' Next Captain
A hot topic among fans of the Ottawa Senators this offseason has been the naming of the franchise’s 11th captain. The position has been vacant since the departure of Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers a week before the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
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?"
Claude Giroux News / Daily Faceoff / July 14
‘I wanted to be here’: Claude Giroux on why he re-signed with the Senators
The departure of captain Brady Tkachuk this offseason may have been a tough pill to swallow for many fans of the Ottawa Senators, but they can at least take solace in their venerated alternate captain choosing to return to Canada’s capital.
The most underrated player for every NHL franchise
The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.
Travis Green News / Silver Seven / July 13
Travis Green Eyes Jack Adams in 3rd Year With Ottawa Senators
Staff Rank: A, Reader Rank: A- For a second straight season, Travis Green finished sixth in voting for the Jack Adams Award, and deservedly so, holding together a team plagued by injuries and unreliable goaltending.
Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / July 12
Ottawa Senators Complete AHL Roster with Boucher, Bourgault Signings
The Ottawa Senators took care of their remaining restricted free agents over the last couple of days. Xavier Bourgault and Tyler Boucher, both 2021 first-round picks, were signed to one-year, two-way contracts at the league-minimum $850k salary.
Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11
Senators Fans Have a Message for Brady Tkachuk’s Return
When Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa next season wearing a Florida Panthers jersey, Senators fans won’t be welcoming him home with open arms. Many are making their feelings clear well ahead of time — and he should expect to be treated like a traitor and a backstabber, not only for bailing on his team and his teammates, but his country.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11
Senators re-sign former first-round draft pick to one-year contract
The Ottawa Senators have decided to keep forward Tyler Boucher in the organization, signing the former first-round pick to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, the team announced Friday.
Tyler Boucher News / Professor Press Box / July 11
Senators' Boucher Is a Reminder That Development Isn’t a Straight Line
When a player gets drafted in the first round, especially in the top 10, one mistake fans can make is assuming every first-round pick is supposed to arrive right away.
Tyler Boucher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10
Senators Re-Sign Tyler Boucher
The Ottawa Senators are giving a former top prospect another go in the organization. According to a team announcement, the Senators have re-signed forward Tyler Boucher to a one-year deal for the 2026-27 season.
Xavier Bourgault News / Professor Press Box / July 10
Xavier Bourgault’s Arbitration: The Business Side of NHL Development
Every once in a while, a small NHL transaction tells a bigger story. The Ottawa Senators signing Xavier Bourgault to a one-year contract probably won't create much excitement around the league.
Tyler Boucher News / Daily Faceoff / July 10
Senators sign Tyler Boucher to one-year contract
A young winger will continue to develop in the great province of Ontario. On Friday, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios announced that the team has signed forward Tyler Boucher to a one-year, two-way contract.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10
Senators settle with former first-round pick following arbitration
He doens’t have much NHL experience, but the Ottawa Senators have settled with one of their former first round draft selections following salary arbitration.
Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9
Brady Tkachuk Doesn’t Expect a Warm Welcome Back to Ottawa
Brady Tkachuk was a fan favorite, the heart and soul, and eventually the captain of the Ottawa Senators, but after this offseason’s trade to the rival Florida Panthers, he’s become the enemy.
Xavier Bourgault News / Daily Faceoff / July 9
Senators sign Xavier Bourgault to one-year deal
After eligible players and teams filed to use the arbitration process to secure contracts for restricted free agents earlier this week, the first pre-arbitration settlement between two parties has surfaced.
Xavier Bourgault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
Senators, Xavier Bourgault Avoid Arbitration
The Ottawa Senators have come to terms on a new contract with one of their forward prospects, avoiding arbitration. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Senators have signed forward Xavier Bourgault to a one-year, $850K contract for the 2026-27 season.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
The Senators Still Have Work To Do This Summer
Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios has publicly stated that he has no intention of letting the team take a step back this summer. A few weeks into the summer, he has chipped away at that notion but has yet to fully build a better lineup.
Daniel Alfredsson News / Silver Seven / July 9
Ottawa Senators Resume Life Without Daniel Alfredsson
There has been a bit of a lull since that frantic first day of free agency, but the hockey world never rests. Here are some links, news, and notes to keep you up to speed!
Alex Debrincat News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
Revisiting Senators’ Asset Management in Alex DeBrincat Trades
This past Tuesday marked four years since the Ottawa Senators acquired Alex DeBrincat from the Chicago Blackhawks. This was done in hopes of complementing Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk and Drake Batherson in the top six and helping the Sens emerge from their rebuild.
Claude Giroux News / Yardbarker / July 8
Claude Giroux decides to stay in Ottawa, be veteran presence for Senators
Giroux, 38, who has been with Ottawa since 2022, put up 49 points while playing in all 82 games for the third time in the last four seasons.
Claude Giroux News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7
Senators Re-Sign Claude Giroux: Why the Veteran Chose to Stay
The Ottawa Senators are keeping one of their most respected veterans in the fold. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, the Senators are closing in on a one-year contract with Claude Giroux that will keep the 38-year-old in Canada’s capital.
Claude Giroux News / Yardbarker / July 5
Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux
The Toronto Maple Leafs have not finished reshaping their roster ahead of next season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market
Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 season.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Senators News & Rumours: Kaliyev Gone, Ersson Update & Giroux or Cousins?
In this roundup of the latest Ottawa Senators news and rumours, we have a few things to look at as the sun winds down on the eve of free agency. First, the Senators announced Arthur Kaliyev did not receive a qualifying offer, but neither did Samuel Ersson, who could be in a different situation.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Ottawa Senators 2026 Draft Class Is Better Than You Think
The 2026 NHL Draft is all wrapped up, and the Ottawa Senators have added eight promising prospects to their organization. However, the reaction to the Senators’ new draft class has been underwhelming.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22
Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster
There are a lot of layers to this trade and what it means for both sides.
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