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Senators to pick 32nd in 2026 draft in modification of trade penalty

The NHL on Thursday modified the disciplinary sanction levied against the Ottawa Senators for their role in the July 2021 trade of Evgenii Dadonov to Vegas and subsequent voided deal in March 2022 between the Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks.

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Ottawa Senators to Receive Compensetory Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

After a disheartening loss to a division rival that's taken the wind out of the sails of many fans, today's news has come at a fairly opportune time. The NHL has announced a change to Ottawa's punishment for the botched Evgenii Dadonov trade, in which former GM Pierre Dorion failed to notify the Vegas Golden Knights of a no-trade clause.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

NHL reinstates Senators’ 2026 first-round pick at 32nd overall

The National Hockey League announced Thursday they have modified the punishment given to the Ottawa Senators for their role in the botched trade of Evgenii Dadonov between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks.

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / March 12

League Modifies Sanction Against Senators

There aren’t many things that are going to help with the sting of last night’s loss but the NHL is trying. This morning, the league announced that they have shown the Ottawa Senators an unexpected bit of leniency for the Evgeni Dadonov fiasco.

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James Reimer News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10

Senators James Reimer Blanks Vancouver For A Shutout

James Reimer played absolutely fantastically for the Senators in a 2-0 shutout victory over the Vancouver Canucks. While he only faced a total of 16 shots, many of those opportunities were grade-A chances.

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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

Jake Sanderson News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

The Current Impact of the Jake Sanderson Injury on Ottawa Senators Playoff Push

The Ottawa Senators went from doing okay, to doing less than okay. However, following a solid 2-0 shutout of the Vancouver Canucks last night, maybe that is back to better than okay.

James Reimer News / Field Level Media / March 10

James Reimer-led Senators blank Canucks to continue hot stretch

James Reimer stopped all 16 shots he faced for his 32nd career shutout and Ridly Greig scored midway through the second period, as the surging Ottawa Senators won 2-0 over the lowly host Vancouver Canucks on Monday night.

Jake Sanderson News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Senators’ Jake Sanderson out week-to-week with upper-body injury

Some tough news on the back end in the nation’s capital. When speaking to the media on Monday, Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green stated that defenseman Jake Sanderson is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 9

Senators Quick Hits: Shane Pinto, Linus Ullmark & Jake Sanderson

The Ottawa Senators head to Vancouver Monday night hoping to cap a strong road trip with another win. The team has been playing some of its best hockey of the season, rattling off an 8-1-2 stretch since late January and piling up 20 goals in the last four games.

Dennis Gilbert News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Senators Recall Dennis Gilbert

The Senators announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from AHL Belleville. He will likely need to dress tonight against the Canucks to give Ottawa six healthy defensemen, meaning he qualifies as an emergency recall and doesn’t take up one of the Sens’ five allotted post-deadline standard recalls.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with an Eastern Conference matchup featuring the Ottawa Senators visiting the Vancouver Canucks. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Warren Foegele News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

Meet the New Senators: Warren Foegele

The Ottawa Senators had a quiet 2026 Trade Deadline, bringing in just one new face in Warren Foegele from the Los Angeles Kings for a second-round pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 8

Senators’ Tyler Kleven fined for cross-checking Kraken’s Jared McCann

A careless act will cost a young blueliner a few dollars. On Sunday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven has been fined $4,166.67 for cross-checking Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / March 8

Shane Pinto, Senators showcase offense in win over Kraken

Shane Pinto had a goal and two assists as the Ottawa Senators defeated the host Seattle Kraken 7-4 on Saturday night. Michael Amadio added a goal and an assist, and Tyler Kleven, Dylan Cozens, Warren Foegele, Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk also scored.

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Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 7

Senators’ Playoff Push Starting to Look Like a Long Shot

The Ottawa Senators aren’t a bad hockey team. That’s what makes their situation so puzzling. Look at the roster, and you’ll see talent all over the place.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

NHL Rumours and the Ottawa Senators Look for a Defenceman on Trade Deadline Day ’26

Now that we are here at the 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline, it will be curious to see what the Ottawa Senators do. Welcome to NHL Rumours, Ottawa Senators style, as we break down all the happenings on trade deadline day.

Ottawa Senators News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Brady Tkachuk Sends Farewell Message After Senators Announce David Perron Trade

The Ottawa Senators continued reshaping their roster ahead of the NHL trade deadline, completing a trade involving veteran forward David Perron. The 37-year-old, in the final season of a two-year, $8 million contract, was dealt to the Detroit Red Wings for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

David Perron News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Red Wings Acquire David Perron From Senators

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators. In exchange, the Senators are receiving a conditional fourth-round pick in the upcoming draft.

Warren Foegele News / Inside The Rink / March 5

Ottawa Senators Acquire Warren Foegele

The Ottawa Senators are acquiring forward Warren Foegele from the Los Angeles Kings. The Senators are sending a 2026 second-round draft pick to the Kings.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Senators Rumours: 5 Right Shot Defensemen to Target Before the Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators are heading into the 2025-26 Trade Deadline on the outside of the playoff picture, but are close enough to hold onto some hope. General manager Steve Staios has reportedly been scouring the market for a right-shot defenseman to bolster the top-four.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Senators rumors: Why Ottawa doesn’t want to ‘dismantle’ core at trade deadline

The NHL Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Ottawa Senators currently find themselves six points out of a playoff spot. After making the playoffs last season, for the first time since 2016-17, the Senators seemed likely to make some moves to either bolster their roster or retool.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Senators Have Big Decisions To Make As Trade Deadline Nears

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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