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Olle Lycksell Is Bailing on the NHL for Switzerland, Why?

Most 26-year-old hockey players who’ve scraped together 52 NHL games would be grinding for one more shot at the big league or heading home to the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) to become a hometown hero.

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Tkachuk on Canada rivalry: 'There's hatred there'

On the eve of the Olympic gold medal game, Brady Tkachuk said for the U.S. to win its ultimate goal, his teammates will have to take down Canada, the team they both envy and despise.

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.

Steve Staios News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21

Senators Trade Deadline: Can Staios Deliver the Right Shot?

Once the gold medals are handed out in the Olympic Games, the real chase begins in the NHL. All 32 general managers will be hunting for the missing pieces to make a playoff push.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / February 20

Senators Have 2 Big Trade Needs to Address

The Ottawa Senators will be an interesting team to watch ahead of the 2026 NHL trade deadline. At the time of this writing, the Senators have a 28-22-7 record and are six points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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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

Shane Pinto News / NHL Trade Talk / February 19

Could Shane Pinto Be Headed to a Western Conference Powerhouse?

If the Ottawa Senators decide to sell at the trade deadline, Shane Pinto might be on the move. Minnesota has some cap space, they need help down the middle, and they’re clearly looking at bigger names who can make an impact.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Trade Deadline Primer: Ottawa Senators

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at teams at the ends of the standings, we shift our focus to teams fighting for a playoff spot.

Olympics News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

Keith Tkachuk had funny 'warning' for his sons ahead of Olympics

Keith Tkachuk had a great warning for his sons ahead of the Olympics.

Team Canada discusses rallying after Sidney Crosby's injury in Olympic quarterfinal: 'We didn't want this to be Sid's last game'

Team USA star Quinn Hughes' clutch OT game-winner should have Sweden 'seeing ghosts'

The 'Winter Olympic medal leaders' quiz

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.

Ottawa Senators News / Inside The Rink / February 12

Olympics: Stutzle Scores Twice, Germany Defeats Denmark 3-1

The first-ever Olympic meeting between Germany and Denmark featuring NHL rosters took place Thursday at RHO Arena, with Germany securing a historic 3-1 victory.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 12

USA men's hockey team won't be seriously tested until quarterfinals

The United States men's hockey team opened group play on Thursday with a dominant 5-1 win over Latvia.

Three under-the-radar men's hockey teams that could steal a medal in Olympics

Canada's Jordan Binnington answers doubters in Olympic debut

Brock Nelson, US drill Latvia 5-1 in men's hockey opener in Milan

The 'Winter Olympics host cities' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / February 11

The Senators at the Trade Deadline: What Are They Chasing?

The Ottawa Senators are in full-on buy mode as the trade deadline looms, and it’s clear they believe a playoff push is still within reach. While a lot of teams are content to sit tight or make small moves, Ottawa seems ready to shake things up—but what exactly are they hunting for, and what are they avoiding?

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The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10

Senators Still Looking To Buy At Trade Deadline

An inconsistent season for the Senators hasn’t turned their management group off from positioning themselves as buyers heading into the deadline. While

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

Ottawa Senators Fan Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

The NHL is off to Italy to participate in the Winter Olympic hockey tournament for the first time since 2014. That means that the NHL will take a 19-day break to allow dozens of players to compete for their countries in what promises to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the season.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

The Ottawa Senators Need to Learn to Prevent the Quick Strike Ability

In many ways, the Ottawa Senators have been dominant as a complete defensive unit. However, they have been less than dominant when it comes to the standings.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Top Ottawa Senators Bargaining Chips Ahead of 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators have played their way back into the 2025-26 Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Playoff race. At this point, it begs the questions, who are their best trade chips if they hope to add an impact player?

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 5

Senators' Tim Stutzle once again sinks Flyers in OT

Tim Stutzle scored an overtime game-winner in Philadelphia for the second time this season, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the Flyers on Thursday.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Ottawa Senators’ Top 3 Trade Chips

After a rough first couple of months, the Ottawa Senators have had a resurgence heading into the Olympic break. On Jan. 30, they had just a 29% chance to make the playoffs, but less than a week later, that had jumped up to a 41.4%, according to MoneyPuck.com.