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The Ottawa Senators powered through an up-and-down season to sneak into the playoffs, only to be decisively bounced by the Carolina Hurricanes. The result was a disappointment, but it was a true measuring-stick series that showed the Senators how far they are from being a true Stanley Cup contender.

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'It's become a distraction': Senators' Brady Tkachuk growing sick of trade rumors

Ottawa Senators left winger Brady Tkachuk could use a change of scenery after laying an egg in a first-round Stanley Cup playoffs loss to the Carolina

‘There’s nothing that we have talked about’: Senators’ GM Stave Staios on Brady Tkachuk trade rumors

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Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Senators’ Brady Tkachuk drops hammer on trade rumor ‘distraction’

The Ottawa Senators were swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes. As the season has come to an end, there have been questions about the future of Brady Tkachuk with the Sens.

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Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

When Will Brady Tkachuk’s ‘Frustrating Distraction’ Comments be Taken Out of Context?

Brady Tkachuk spoke with the Ottawa media this week, and it was clear he was annoyed. Sitting down to reiterate what he feels he’s made clear over and over, Tkachuk says the continued narrative that he might want out and to no longer be an Ottawa Senators player has become a distraction.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Senators’ Tkachuk on trade rumors: ‘I’ve never said any of those things, fully committed to this team’

The on-ice leader in the nation’s capital is speaking out about some recent rumors. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk was asked about a potential trade away from the only team he’s ever known.

Nick Jensen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Senators Unlikely To Retain Nick Jensen

The “expectation is” that the Senators will not retain pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Nick Jensen, reports Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 29

Prospect Update: Senators Sign Blake Montgomery and Lucas Beckman to ELCs

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Ridly Greig News / Field Level Media / April 28

NHL hearing with Senators F Ridly Greig set for May 4

The NHL's Department of Player Safety set a hearing for May 4 to address Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig's sucker punch of an opponent. The department's announcement Tuesday did not describe it as an in-person hearing, which would be necessary to issue a suspension longer than five games.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

2 early Senators trade candidates after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

It’d be disingenuous not to address the elephant in the room right away when it comes to trade talks for the Ottawa Senators. Is general manager Steve Staios going to make the bold move to explore a trade for his captain, Brady Tkachuk, or will the Senators hold on to him in hopes he can get them over the hump and look at other trade candidates?

NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 28

Ullmark, Quick, and the Weird Truth About Great Goaltending

The weirdest thing about playoff hockey is how it can split a series into two completely different stories: one about the goalie, and one about everyone else.

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Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Rumors / April 28

The Rumors and Noise Will Only Get Louder Around Brady Tkachuk

Zoe Pierce of NHL: Senators GM Steve Staios on the rumors and noise around the future of Brady Tkachuk in Ottawa: “It’s nonsense is what it is. I don’t read it.

Linus Ullmark News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

3 Reasons Linus Ullmark Deserves Another Chance With the Senators

After their ambitions of doing damage in this year’s playoffs were swept away in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes, it might be time for the Ottawa Senators to consider some changes to their roster – and maybe their culture.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 28

2025-26 Belleville Senators Season Recap & Prospect Grades

The 2025-26 season is officially over for the Ottawa Senators. Unfortunately, the 2025-26 season was over even earlier in Belleville with the Baby Sens failing to make the playoffs for a second consecutive year.

Artem Zub News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

What Senators’ Artem Zub learned from Stanley Cup Playoff injury

The Ottawa Senators battled injuries to their defensemen throughout the regular season, which was a major reason they were on the bubble for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Ridly Greig News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

‘I have to do a better job controlling my emotions’: Senators’ Ridly Greig on upcoming hearing

A player is attempting to show remorse for his careless actions. When speaking to the media during the team’s end-of-season media availability, Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig was asked about his actions in Game 4 of the Metropolitan Division Semifinal, when he was seen throwing sucker punches at Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Senators’ Ullmark says he ‘felt like myself again’ during strong playoff performance

You truly never know what will happen in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Coming into their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Ottawa Senators were seen as a dangerous wild card team playing some of their best hockey heading into the postseason, and a real threat to push and possibly upset the top-seeded Hurricanes.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / April 26