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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.

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Insider shuts down blockbuster Brady Tkachuk–Jason Robertson trade rumor

It’s silly season around the NHL, and rumors are flying all over the place in the lead-up to Friday’s trade deadline. That’s been on full display in recent days, especially after the guys from Spittin’ Chiclets threw out the blockbuster idea of a one-for-one swap of Brady Tkachuk and Jason Robertson.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5

Senators hungry for points against future-minded Flames

As much as the Ottawa Senators are lamenting the lost point in their latest outing, they are well aware the need to move forward when they visit the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

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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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Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Senators’ Brady Tkachuk: ‘(Matthew) is on a four-day bender and I’m under the microscope’

Playing for a Canadian team in the NHL always comes with a lot of pressure, and few experience that more than Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk. Tkachuk

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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

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Senators Have Big Decisions To Make As Trade Deadline Nears

With just two games remaining for the Ottawa Senators before the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline, big questions remain about what they will do. The results of these two games will heavily impact Ottawa’s stance at the deadline.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 3

All-Canadian Edition of NHL Predictions with Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers

In today’s edition of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey, we bring you an all-Canadian version featuring the Edmonton Oilers hosting the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 2

Senators cruise into matchup with leaky Oilers at full speed

The Ottawa Senators have seemingly found their game at the right time. Ottawa enters Tuesday's road tilt with the stumbling Edmonton Oilers at 6-1-1 over their past eight games, most recently ousting their biggest rival.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 2

NHL Rumours and Ottawa Senators Trade Deadline Plans at Forward

Today’s edition of NHL Rumours, we look at the Ottawa Senators, and specifically, their forward group. Some of our thoughts are from the guys on the Coming In Hot Podcast, as Sens beat reporter Julian McKenzie of the Athletic stopped in for the pointed chit chat today.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Senators’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators finally made the playoffs last season, but have not replicated the magic in 2025-26. They are five points out of a playoff spot with many hurdles to clear before they become a legit contender.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

What the Ottawa Senators Need to do to Get Themselves Back in Playoff Race

The Ottawa Senators are currently, seven points out of a Stanley Cup Playoff spot with 24 games remaining. What do they need to do to make the playoffs?

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

With Ottawa on Edge, Analyst Includes Brady Tkachuk on Trade Board

Brady Tkachuk isn’t exactly in the good books with Ottawa Senators fans right now. Watching him beat Team Canada in the Gold Medal game was strange enough, then add in what was said — or not said — regarding the border and the women’s hockey team, and things have only grown more tense in the Nation’s Capital.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

Dylan Larkin returns from Olympics to break Red Wings record in OT win

Still riding high from being a key member of USA's gold medal-winning team at the Olympics, Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin made more history in his first game back in the NHL.

Wings' Dylan Larkin ties it, then wins it in OT vs. Sens

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

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Brady Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / February 26

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 Tkachuk says team 'can't be in control' of what Trump says

Jeremy Swayman: 'We should've reacted differently' to Trump's joke

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 White House visit with Trump

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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 / 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.

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

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.

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.