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Brady Tkachuk Not Amused by White House AI Video Poking Fun at Canada

Brady Tkachuk and Team USA have been in the spotlight for a bevy of reasons over the last five days. Winning Gold at the Winter Olympics for the first time since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” was just the start, and there’s been plenty to follow in the aftermath.

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Senators F Brady Tkachuk objects to 'fake' AI-generated White House TikTok

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk set the record straight Thursday on an AI-generated video posted on the White House TikTok account that appeared to show him dissing the Canadian hockey team.

USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says

Jeremy Swayman: 'We should've reacted differently' to Trump's comments on women's team

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews discusses 'whirlwind 72 hours' since winning gold

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

Jake Guentzel reveals why he skipped Team USA's White House visit with Trump

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says

One of the big names on the United States men’s hockey team is responding to the events that occurred following the team’s gold-medal victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Jeremy Swayman: 'We should've reacted differently' to Trump's comments on women's team

Senators F Brady Tkachuk objects to 'fake' AI-generated White House TikTok

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews discusses 'whirlwind 72 hours' since winning gold

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

Jake Guentzel reveals why he skipped Team USA's White House visit with Trump

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

NHL Predictions Senators Edition with the Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa

In today’s edition of NHL Predictions, we have both teams’ first game back from after the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The Detroit Red Wings travel to take on the Ottawa Senators, in an Atlantic Division matchup.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Mackenzie Weegar News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25

Could Senators Move Depth D-Man, Push Chips in on Weegar?

As the NHL returns from the Olympic break and the deadline nears, trade talks are starting to heat up. For the Ottawa Senators, who are six points outside the last wild-card spot — held by one of their divisional rivals, the Boston Bruins– in the Eastern Conference, things could get interesting.

Brady Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / February 25

U.S. Olympian Brady Tkachuk leads Senators against Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night in a matchup of teams beginning their final sprint for spots in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

NHL Rumours and What is the Ottawa Senators Main Trade Deadline Priority

Welcome to another juicy Ottawa Senators edition of NHL Rumours, as we approach the March 6th, 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline. As hockey returns after the break for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, teams are all of sudden in a race.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Ottawa Senators Top 5 Greatest Olympic Performances

The Ottawa Senators will have some extra hardware around the rink this week after Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson return from Milan. The two were instrumental

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / February 24

Ottawa Senators Prospect Update - February 24th, 2026

While most Sens fans have been watching the Olympics, the BSens have been quietly collapsing in the background. Having already played more games than most of their division rivals, the team needed to keep on winning to have a shot at the playoffs.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24

1 player Senators must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. It was vindication for a team that had been so close but came up short in recent years. Their postseason ended in a six-game first-round exit against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 24

Swedish players speak out against Olympic playing time

Of all the teams that competed at the Olympics, no team has more reason to be dissatisfied with its result than Team Sweden. Widely tabbed as the third most talented team in the tournament behind the United States and Canada, the Swedes did not even play for a medal after falling to Team USA in overtime in the quarterfinal.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / February 23

Senators recall Yakemchuk, Boucher and Halliday while awaiting returns of Tkachuk, Sanderson

The Ottawa Senators will restart their season on Thursday, so they’ve called up a few reinforcements as they wait for their two gold medalist Olympians to return.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Senators Recall Tyler Boucher, Stephen Halliday, Carter Yakemchuk

The Senators announced they’ve recalled forwards Tyler Boucher and Stephen Halliday, as well as defenseman Carter Yakemchuk, from AHL Belleville. They’ll

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Shane Pinto News / Professor Press Box / February 22

Senators Fans: Don’t Be Surprised if Shane Pinto Is Traded

If the Ottawa Senators decide to shake things up at the trade deadline, Shane Pinto could be in play. The Minnesota Wild might be a destination. They have some cap room, need depth down the middle, and have already been linked to veteran names like Claude Giroux.

Olle Lycksell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 20

Olle Lycksell Linked To Swiss League

Senators forward Olle Lycksell is spurning interest from clubs in his native Sweden in an effort to move to Switzerland’s National League next season, Johan Svensson and Mattias Persson of Expressen report.

Steve Staios News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21

Senators Trade Deadline: Can Staios Deliver the Right Shot?

Once the gold medals are handed out in the Olympic Games, the real chase begins in the NHL. All 32 general managers will be hunting for the missing pieces to make a playoff push.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Trade Deadline Primer: Ottawa Senators

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at teams at the ends of the standings, we shift our focus to teams fighting for a playoff spot.

Mads Sogaard News / Professor Press Box / February 19

Senators Goalie Mads Sogaard’s Up & Down Olympic Ride

For a young goalie like the Ottawa Senators’ Mads Sogaard, the Olympics aren’t just another tournament—they’re a full-on, front-row look at what it takes to play against the world’s best.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / February 18

Drake Batherson Raves About Tim Stutzle at the Olympics

Watching the Olympics is always something special, but for Drake Batherson, it’s even better because he gets to see his Ottawa Senators teammate Tim Stutzle in action for Germany.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / February 16

Senators Superstar is X-Factor in France vs. Germany Knockout

France and Germany will kick off the men's portion of the 2026 Winter Olympics elimination stage. The two European nations are both trying to begin their unlikely runs to an Olympic medal, and an Ottawa Senators superstar could be the difference.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

Ottawa Senators Prospect Spotlight: Blake Vanek

Although there will be no Ottawa Senators hockey for over two weeks, that doesn’t mean there won’t be any Senators to watch. Apart from the six players competing at the Olympic hockey tournament in Milan, the team’s prospects will still be hard at work, trying to secure playoff spots and make their mark in their junior leagues.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 12

USA men's hockey team won't be seriously tested until quarterfinals

The United States men's hockey team opened group play on Thursday with a dominant 5-1 win over Latvia.

Three under-the-radar men's hockey teams that could steal a medal in Olympics

Canada's Jordan Binnington answers doubters in Olympic debut

Brock Nelson, US drill Latvia 5-1 in men's hockey opener in Milan

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Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Top Ottawa Senators Bargaining Chips Ahead of 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators have played their way back into the 2025-26 Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Playoff race. At this point, it begs the questions, who are their best trade chips if they hope to add an impact player?

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Ottawa Senators’ Top 3 Trade Chips

After a rough first couple of months, the Ottawa Senators have had a resurgence heading into the Olympic break. On Jan. 30, they had just a 29% chance to make the playoffs, but less than a week later, that had jumped up to a 41.4%, according to MoneyPuck.com.

Linus Ullmark News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Senators' Linus Ullmark Makes Admission After First Game Back from Personal Absence

The Ottawa Senators entered Saturday night looking to build on their recent momentum ahead of the Olympic break, carrying a two-game winning streak but still having questionable postseason hopes.