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Senators Recall Xavier Bourgault; Reassign Mads Sogaard

According to a team announcement, the Ottawa Senators have recalled forward Xavier Bourgault from the AHL’s Belleville Senators. Additionally, the team has reassigned netminder Mads Søgaard in a corresponding roster move.

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Could the Senators’ Top-Pairing Defenseman Be on the Move?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the trade chatter, the Ottawa Senators are starting to pop up in conversations, and one name keeps coming up: right-shot defenseman Artem Zub.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

NHL and Ottawa Senators Rumours and the 2026 Trade Deadline Strategy

Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours, as we feature the Ottawa Senators. Maybe it was a show of collective group solidarity, as they handed the Pacific Division leading Vegas Golden Knights a 7-1 drubbing last night.

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / January 26

Senators Demolish Golden Knights on Home Ice

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Linus Ullmark News / Field Level Media / January 25

Senators G Linus Ullmark returns from leave, serves as backup

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark returned from a monthlong personal leave Sunday and served as his team's backup during a 7-1 win over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 25

Stephen Halliday, Senators crush Golden Knights

Stephen Halliday scored two goals and had an assist, Brady Tkachuk had three assists and Dylan Cozens also scored twice as the Ottawa Senators cruised to a 7-1 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.

Linus Ullmark News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 25

Senators Activate Linus Ullmark From Non-Roster List

The Senators have reinstated Linus Ullmark to the active roster for today’s game against the Golden Knights, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia. He won’t be getting the start but will serve as the backup to Mads Søgaard.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 25

Senators’ Penalty Kill Shakeup Signals a Defining Moment for Their Season

The Ottawa Senators didn’t just lose another game against the Carolina Hurricanes — they reinforced a season-long pattern that has now forced the organization’s hand.

NHL News / Silver Seven / January 25

Charge Recap: Olympic Representation + Changing Batteries

Despite a lack of regulation wins and loser points hurting their position in the standings, the Ottawa Charge are giving fans in the nation’s capital an occasional reason to celebrate.

Ottawa Senators News / Inside The Rink / January 24

AHL Game Recap: Springfield Had 40 Shots on Goal for the Second Straight Night; Can’t Solve Meriläinen

The Springfield Thunderbirds welcomed the Belleville Senators today. The Thunderbirds are coming off a 4-3 overtime win against the Marlies last night.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Why the Senators Are Always One Trade Away from Regret

Watching Mark Stone dominate last night for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Toronto Maple Leafs doesn’t just sting if you are an Ottawa Senators fan; it shows the team’s folly over the seasons.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Senators Recall Mads Sogaard

The Senators have recalled goaltender Mads Søgaard from AHL Belleville, per a team announcement. To open a roster spot, they placed winger David Perron on injured reserve, per PuckPedia.

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Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Ottawa Senators Need Stability at Goaltending Moving Forward

The Ottawa Senators have had massive issues with goaltending this season. That will need to stabilize it moving forward. With only 32 games remaining in their season, the Ottawa Senators chances to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs are dwindling with each passing day.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 23

The Senators’ Goaltending Gamble Is Catching Up With Them

For a while there, the Ottawa Senators looked like they’d finally turned a corner. Early this season, it seemed the change had stuck. The team was skating with confidence, scoring in bunches, and hanging around the top half of the Atlantic just like they belonged.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Being an Ottawa Senators Fan Means More Pain Than Joy

On Jan. 9, Ottawa Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios issued a statement condemning lurid speculation about the reasons behind starting goalie Linus Ullmark’s leave of absence.

David Perron News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Senators veteran forward David Perron out five to seven wWeeks

Healthy to start the 2025-26 campaign, Perron has been a solid tertiary contributor to the Senators.

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Travis Green News / Professor Press Box / January 21

Green Means Go: Castlegar’s Own Travis Green Inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame

Travis Green has spent a lifetime in rinks across North America, but his latest milestone brings him right back to where it all started. The Ottawa Senators head coach recently received the news that he’s officially headed into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

‘Embarrassed’ Jake Sanderson apologized to Leevi Merilainen for postgame comments

A player is walking back his comments regarding one of his teammates. On Tuesday, Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson told the media that he had apologized to goaltender Leevi Meriläinen for his remarks following a 6-5 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 20

Sanderson Apologizes to Merilainen After Heated Comments

Hockey’s intense. You’re racing, checking, thinking five moves ahead. But when things go wrong, emotions spill over. That’s what happened with Jake Sanderson after the Ottawa Senators’ recent 4-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / January 23