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For Brady Tkachuk, Senators' Loyalty Had an Expiration Date

For Brady Tkachuk, Senators' Loyalty Had an Expiration Date

The interesting angle about Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios is that he is admitting something uncomfortable. He knew Brady Tkachuk was drifting away before the fans did.

Brady Tkachuk News / Trade Talk Sports / July 23
Senators GM Sensed Brady Tkachuk Exit for Quite Some Time

Senators GM Sensed Brady Tkachuk Exit for Quite Some Time

Everyone always talked about and porjected that Brady Tkachuk would one day seek a trade away from the Ottawa Senators to go play for an American powerhouse, but that didn’t make it any less shocking to see it actually happen.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 22
Senators GM says he saw signs Brady Tkachuk wanted out over a year ago

Senators GM says he saw signs Brady Tkachuk wanted out over a year ago

It’s been about a month since the Ottawa Senators shook up the NHL offseason by trading captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for a massive haul of draft picks.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / July 22
20 Years Ago, Two Choices Changed the Senators’ Future

20 Years Ago, Two Choices Changed the Senators’ Future

Sometimes the hardest thing for a hockey fan is looking back at a really close team. Steve Warne reminded fans in an article in The Hockey News that the Ottawa Senators of the mid-2000s were more than just a good team.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

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.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22
3 Reasons the Ottawa Senators’ 2026-27 Season Is Looking Up

3 Reasons the Ottawa Senators’ 2026-27 Season Is Looking Up

There are plenty of reasons for Ottawa Senators fans to feel a little better heading into this season. No, everything isn’t perfect. There are still questions.

Steve Staios News / Silver Seven / July 22

Steve Staios Continues to Manage Ottawa Senators For Long Haul

Staff Rank: B+, Reader Rank: B+ Steve Staios recognizes the keys to being successful for a small-market team like the Ottawa Senators. It is ultimately to stay competitive and generate funds for his owner so that they can give themselves the most financial flexibility for the years to come.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / July 21
Did the Senators Find the Type of Veteran They Needed?

Did the Senators Find the Type of Veteran They Needed?

When the Ottawa Senators acquired Andre Burakovsky, the reaction from some fans was pretty predictable. Another veteran? Another player coming off a down season?

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / July 19

Ottawa Senators Top 25 Under 25 - Reader Voting

The Ottawa Senators may not have had the offseason everyone was dreaming of, but they managed to improve their future outlook by adding young talent, be it in trades or through the draft.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18
Pinto Shows Why the Senators Won’t Panic Without Tkachuk

Pinto Shows Why the Senators Won’t Panic Without Tkachuk

When Shane Pinto was interviewed after the Brady Tkachuk trade, he basically delivered the same message each time. He was shocked at first, but he quickly accepted it.

Jake Sanderson News / Professor Press Box / July 18
Have the Senators Found Jake Sanderson's Perfect Partner?

Have the Senators Found Jake Sanderson's Perfect Partner?

Ever since I watched the Edmonton Oilers’ Jari Kurri and Wayne Gretzky play so well together, one thing I have always found interesting about building a hockey team is that great players play better with a solid partner.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 17
Andre Burakovsky Isn’t as Bad a Pickup as Senators Fans Think

Andre Burakovsky Isn’t as Bad a Pickup as Senators Fans Think

Other than the Brady Tkachuk trade and the acquisition of William Eklund in a quick pivot, it’s been a quiet start to the Ottawa Senators’ offseason. They

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16
When does Brady Tkachuk and the Panthers make return to Senators after offseason trade?

When does Brady Tkachuk and the Panthers make return to Senators after offseason trade?

One of the biggest moves in the NHL offseason was the trade of Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers. On Wednesday, the NHL released its full 84-game schedule for 2026-27.

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.

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Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 14
Senators’ Shane Pinto gets real on Brady Tkachuk Panthers trade

Senators’ Shane Pinto gets real on Brady Tkachuk Panthers trade

The Ottawa Senators sent Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in an offseason trade that surprised very few. Tkachuk was bound to link up with his brother, Matthew, at some point.

Claude Giroux News / Daily Faceoff / July 14
‘I wanted to be here’: Claude Giroux on why he re-signed with the Senators

‘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.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11
Senators re-sign former first-round draft pick to one-year contract

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 / Daily Faceoff / July 10
Senators sign Tyler Boucher to one-year contract

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.

Xavier Bourgault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
Senators, Xavier Bourgault Avoid Arbitration

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

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.

Claude Giroux News / Yardbarker / July 8
Giroux decides to stay in Ottawa, be veteran presence for Senators

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.

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Claude Giroux News / Field Level Media / July 7
Claude Giroux signs one-year deal to return to Senators

Claude Giroux signs one-year deal to return to Senators

Veteran forward Claude Giroux is returning to the Ottawa Senators on a one-year, $2 million contract. The 38-year-old Giroux, who was an unrestricted free agent, signed the deal on Tuesday.

Claude Giroux News / Yardbarker / July 5
Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

The Toronto Maple Leafs have not finished reshaping their roster ahead of next season.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

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. 

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Senators News & Rumours: Kaliyev Gone, Ersson Update & Giroux or Cousins?

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

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.

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