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Claude Giroux News / The Hockey Writers / June 1
Senators Re-Signing Claude Giroux Is a No-Brainer
The Ottawa Senators have three pending free agents at forward: Lars Eller, Nick Cousins, and Claude Giroux. Management has some holes to fill, including a top-six forward and a few spots in the bottom six to battle it out with Kurtis MacDermid, Hayden Hodgson, and the rising prospect Stephen Halliday. But re-signing Giroux is a no-brainer.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 1
Senators Should Re-Sign Batherson & Zub Over Tkachuk & Chabot
Other than Claude Giroux and Jordan Spence, there aren’t too many big names the Ottawa Senators have to worry about inking to extensions in the coming weeks.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 1
Ottawa Senators 2025-26 Prospect Awards
Since arriving in 2023-24, general manager Steve Staios has put a lot of effort into refreshing the Ottawa Senators’ prospect pool. At the end of the 2025-26 season, the team had signed four of their six 2024 draft picks and seen significant development from the other two.
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31
Offseason Checklist: Ottawa Senators
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Ottawa.
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.
Linus Ullmark News / Professor Press Box / May 31
Senators Double Down on Ullmark After Roller-Coaster Season
The Ottawa Senators have been searching for stability in goal for a long time. Ever since the days of Craig Anderson, it’s felt like a revolving door back there—different names, different hopes, not much lasting certainty.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / May 31
'Interesting Name Surfaced' As Senators Seek Top-Six Forward Trade
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen says it’s not a surprise that the Ottawa Senators are looking to make a trade for a top-six forward, hoping to boost their offense and scoring at the top of the lineup.
Mason Mctavish News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31
Senators Interested In Mason McTavish
The Ottawa Senators will have a busy summer ahead, one way or another. After expressing interest in building out the blue-line, and padding their goalie depth, general manager Steve Staios has also made it clear that Ottawa needs another top-six forward per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen.
Ridly Greig News / Silver Seven / May 31
2026 Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Ridly Greig 
Ridley Greig is a player who we always knew had more potential than just a pest. He showed sparks of what he can do this season, but maintained his effectiveness in getting under the opponent's skin.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 31
Top 10 ‘big guy’ prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft
Yesterday, we took a look at 10 of the better “small guy” prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft. Today, we’re going the opposite direction, looking at the true big dawgs of the draft class.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 29
Senators Hire Maciej Szwoch To Goalie Development Role
The Ottawa Senators have hired goalie coach Maciej Szwoch to serve as coordinator of goalie scouting and development. Szwoch spent 10 seasons working with Farjestad BK of Sweden’s SHL from 2015 to 2025.
Claude Giroux News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29
Best Claude Giroux destinations if he leaves Senators in 2026 NHL Free Agency
Claude Giroux and the Ottawa Senators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026 for the second consecutive year. Unfortunately, their run did not last quite as long as it did in 2025.
Dylan Cozens News / Professor Press Box / May 28
Dylan Cozens Brings the Exact Blend the Senators Need
There are some players in the NHL who put up points. Some players throw hits. And then there are guys like Dylan Cozens who somehow manage to do both every single night without looking out of place doing either.
Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / May 28
Will the Senators trade Brady Tkachuk in the offseason?
The Ottawa Senators turned in a strong regular season that culminated in a second consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Unfortunately for the Sens, it also finished in a second straight defeat in the first round via a sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes.
Claude Giroux News / NHL Rumors / May 28
Ottawa Senators: Claude Giroux, and Goaltending Options
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Was told on Monday that Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux wants to play another season. The 38-year-old and is a pending UFA.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 27
Canadian Daily Rumours: Senators, Maple Leafs & Flames Move Up?
In today’s (May 26) Canadian Daily Rumours roundup, I’m looking at three quick Canadian rumours: Will the Senators re-sign Claude Giroux for another year as practical veteran help for a young team?
Fabian Zetterlund News / The Hockey Writers / May 26
Fabian Zetterlund’s Time With the Senators Could Be Limited
It’s been a month since the Ottawa Senators were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes. It was a disastrous series for Ottawa’s two star forwards Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle, who combined for just one assist.
Claude Giroux News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26
Claude Giroux To Continue Playing For 2026-27 Season
Veteran scorer Claude Giroux will not hang up his skates for at least one more season, reports Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. According to LeBrun, Giroux
Claude Giroux News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26
Claude Giroux makes career decision ahead of 2026-27 NHL season
According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Ottawa Senators veteran forward Claude Giroux needed some time after the season to mull over his future. He’s a pending UFA, winding down his career and playing on a team that has started to make a push, but isn’t quite there yet.
Linus Ullmark News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23
Senators rumors: 3 options to backup Linus Ullmark next season, per insider
The Ottawa Senators are seeking stability behind Linus Ullmark heading into the 2026-27 campaign, and it’s expected the organization will explore multiple options between the pipes this summer.
Ottawa Senators News / Athlon Sports / May 14
Senators’ Brady Tkachuk Update Emerges Amid Trade Talk
For a long time, the Ottawa Senators were struggling to find their core to build around, but over the past few seasons, that has clearly become a problem of the past.
Stephen Halliday News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Senators re-sign Stephen Halliday to two-year contract extension
A young prospect is going to stay near the nation’s capital for the next couple of years. On Tuesday, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios announced that the team has re-signed forward Stephen Halliday to a two-year contract extension.
Logan Stankoven News / Yardbarker / May 2
Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven makes history by extending goal streak in win over Flyers
A big reason why the Carolina Hurricanes have yet to lose a game throughout this postseason, Logan Stankoven extended his goal streak on Saturday night.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / May 2
The Ottawa Senators Don’t Need to Make Any Drastic Moves, but Will Search for a Reliable Backup
Julian MacKenzie of The Athletic: Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios may not feel that he needs to do anything drastic to improve the team, except if Brady Tkachuk changes his mind about the team.
Brady Tkachuk News / Yardbarker / April 29
'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
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25
Will first-round sweep be the end of Brady Tkachuk's Senators tenure?
With their 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, the Ottawa Senators were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in a four-game sweep that turned out to be an absolutely disastrous showing by the team's best players.
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