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Senators have put themselves in position for another big addition

When Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios moved Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers to join his brother Matthew The trade looked to be the end of an era in Ottawa.

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This free agent defenceman could be a fit for the Senators

As late August rolls around and training camps draw near, there are a few notable names remaining. One of the biggest ones is Logan Stanley, who could be a smart pickup for the Ottawa Senators as they look to round out their new-look roster ahead of the 2026-27 training camp.

Tyler Kleven News / Silver Seven / August 31

Ottawa Senators 2026 Top 25 Under 25, #6: Tyler Kleven

Staff: 6th 2025: 8th Readers: 5th Tyler Kleven's second full NHL season felt like a meaningful step forward, moving up two spots in our rankings despite playing nine fewer regular-season games than he did a year ago.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / August 31

2026-27 Ottawa Senators Season Preview

The Ottawa Senators enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a franchise-altering offseason that saw them trade their captain, add a promising young forward, and retool around their young core.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Brady Tkachuk News / Professor Press Box / August 30

The Senators Don’t Need Another Brady Tkachuk

The Ottawa Senators are getting closer to naming their next captain, and there are several reasonable choices. Thomas Chabot has been around longer than anybody else on the roster.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Brady Tkachuk News / SenShot / August 30

Three Senators who must step up in Tkachuk's absence

While it was probably a net positive for the Ottawa Senators to move on from Brady Tkachuk, there will undoubtedly be an absence felt by the team this season.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / August 29

Makar contract changes nothing for Batherson, Senators

Cale Makar’s record-setting contract has been the talk of the NHL over the last 24 hours or so. So, it’s natural to ask: How does it affect the Ottawa Senators?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 29

Blackhawks re-sign Kevin Korchinski to two-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Kevin Korchinski, the club announced Saturday afternoon.

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?

Connor Hellebuyck makes his trade request from Jets official

Potential trade destinations for Hellebuyck

Hellebuyck would approve a trade to multiple teams

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Senators’ Defensive Core Will Be Key in Atlantic Division Race in 2026-27

It’s that time of year again. The end of summer is closing in, marking the start of another NHL season next month. Predictions for many teams began just after free agency back in July, when moves were being made.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / August 29

The Senators Are They’re Trying to Become a Different Team

When the Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk, the obvious question was how they would replace his production. But that may not actually be the most interesting question.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Stephen Halliday News / Silver Seven / August 28

Ottawa Senators 2026 Top 25 Under 25, #7: Stephen Halliday

Staff: 7th 2025: 11th Readers: 7th “Once a guy like this gets his shot, he could seize it and run with it.” That quote is from Silver Seven’s own Ross Arnold in his T25U25 entry for Stephen Halliday last year, where he ranked 11th on our board.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / August 28

Why the numbers show Eklund and Zetterlund should be reunited

When the Ottawa Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, the fanbase didn’t know in which direction the state of the franchise was headed.

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The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / August 27

Ranking the 5 best trades in Ottawa Senators history

The Ottawa Senators are approaching their 35th anniversary as an NHL club. Over their history, there have been some not-so-good trades and some home-run-hitting trades.

Andre Burakovsky News / SenShot / August 27

Senators could look to flip Andre Burakovsky this season

When the Ottawa Senators acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2027 sixth-round pick, there really wasn't much to dislike about the move.

Leevi Merilainen News / Silver Seven / August 27

Ottawa Senators' 3-Goalie Rotation Benefits Leevi Merilainen

Staff: 8th 2025: 7th Readers: 8th Leevi Meriläinen took a step back last season in his first chance at being a regural NHL goaltender, but was still able to keep his one-way contract by signing a one-year, $1.1M deal in July.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Greatest Under-25 Seasons in Ottawa Senators History

The modern NHL is all about maximizing a player’s early years before they cost too much. While a skater’s prime was around 28 years old in the 1990s and 2000s, it has shifted to 24 or 25 in recent years before their production declines.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / August 26

Senators predicted to have disappointing 2026-27 season

The Ottawa Senators are one of the hardest teams to predict this season. The club looks good, but could go either way. There is enough talent to fuel a prolonged playoff run.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Senators’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The Ottawa Senators are coming off their second straight playoff appearance. Ottawa made the postseason following a bit of a slow start to the year. The Senators were unable to build on their 2025 playoff appearance, though.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / August 19

The Most Regretted Trades By The Ottawa Senators

Since joining the NHL as an expansion franchise in 1992, the Ottawa Senators have been involved in many interesting trades. Some of those trades have paid off in spades for the team.

Drake Batherson News / NHL Trade Talk / August 19

Ottawa Senators Must Commit to Drake Batherson or Trade Him

The Ottawa Senators are currently engaged in contract negotiations with star winger Drake Batherson, who is entering the final years of a six-year contract that pays him $4.975 million annually.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

3 Ottawa Senators Who Need to Show Results This Season

Deep into the summer is the time when pundits are making projections and predictions for all 32 NHL clubs. Who’s going to rise to the top or drop back?

Drake Batherson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 17

Drake Batherson, Senators Remain Distant On Next Contract

In his next contract, which has yet to be signed, Drake Batherson has ‘wants and needs.’ Do those align with the checklist for the Ottawa Senators? Not exactly, as according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, Batherson and the Sens are not believed to be close to a contract at this time.

Drake Batherson News / Trade Talk Sports / August 16

Canadiens Would Pay Drake Batherson Big Money If Senators Don’t

Drake Batherson has been extension-eligible since July 1, though recent reports have suggested that he and the Ottawa Senators are quite far apart in contract talks.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / August 3

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Ottawa Senators’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.