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Not Happy: Senators Release Statement About Alfredsson Joining 'Arch Rival'

Not Happy: Senators Release Statement About Alfredsson Joining 'Arch Rival'

The Ottawa Senators are not happy about the decision by Daniel Alfredsson to leave their organization and join an arch-rival in the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Claude Giroux News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7
Senators Re-Sign Claude Giroux: Why the Veteran Chose to Stay

Senators Re-Sign Claude Giroux: Why the Veteran Chose to Stay

The Ottawa Senators are keeping one of their most respected veterans in the fold. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, the Senators are closing in on a one-year contract with Claude Giroux that will keep the 38-year-old in Canada’s capital.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 7
NHL Rumors: Claude Giroux, Regretting Contracts, and the Elias Pettersson Fear

NHL Rumors: Claude Giroux, Regretting Contracts, and the Elias Pettersson Fear

Elliotte Friedman: Claude Giroux will be re-signing with the Ottawa Senators. Bruce Garrioch: Giroux’s contract is expected to have more guaranteed money than his contract last year.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 7
Elliotte Friedman Reveals Senators' Brady Tkachuk Concern Before Panthers Trade

Elliotte Friedman Reveals Senators' Brady Tkachuk Concern Before Panthers Trade

Brady Tkachuk’s time with the Ottawa Senators ended with one of the offseason’s biggest and most unexpected trades. Ottawa dealt their former captain to the Florida Panthers last month, sending him to play with his brother Matthew.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Claude Giroux News / Daily Faceoff / July 6
Report: Claude Giroux to re-sign with Senators

Report: Claude Giroux to re-sign with Senators

Well, it looks like he’ll stay in the nation’s capital after all. According to multiple reports, unrestricted free agent Claude Giroux is expected to re-sign with the Ottawa Senators.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6
Senators Expected To Re-Sign Claude Giroux

Senators Expected To Re-Sign Claude Giroux

Claude Giroux “will return” to the Ottawa Senators on a new contract that is currently being completed, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Several teams, including the Philadelphia Flyers, where Giroux was once a superstar, have been reported to be after the veteran’s services over the past week.

Brady Tkachuk News / Professor Press Box / July 6
The Problem Was Missing When Brady Tkachuk Really Left

The Problem Was Missing When Brady Tkachuk Really Left

A really interesting post by NHL Trade Talk looked beyond the Brady Tkachuk trade and suggested that something more complicated was happening beneath the surface.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7
Inside the dressing room problem that pushed Tkachuk out of Ottawa

Inside the dressing room problem that pushed Tkachuk out of Ottawa

The trade itself is old news by now — Brady Tkachuk is a Florida Panther, reunited with brother Matthew, and Ottawa walked away with a stack of draft picks.

Claude Giroux News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6
Claude Giroux In No Rush Ahead Of Potential Final Season

Claude Giroux In No Rush Ahead Of Potential Final Season

While rumors have connected center Claude Giroux to numerous teams throughout the summer, it could be some time before the 38 year old makes his decision.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5
Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

The Toronto Maple Leafs have not finished reshaping their roster ahead of next season.

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner
NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades
Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed
Report: Stars’ Jason Robertson to file for arbitration
NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a smart strategy
Claude Giroux News / NHL Rumors / July 5
Is it down to the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators for Claude Giroux?

Is it down to the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators for Claude Giroux?

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: David Pagnotta and Marek talk about where free agent Claude Giroux could end up. Marek: “Claude Giroux. So I mentioned a couple

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 The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz
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 The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
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 The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz
Claude Giroux News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4
Multiple Teams Pursuing Claude Giroux

Multiple Teams Pursuing Claude Giroux

Veteran Claude Giroux remains unsigned past the opening few days of the free agent period.  However, it’s not from a lack of interest.  Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch reports that there are several teams that have shown interest in the forward while Giroux not having decided just yet on where to sign.

Claude Giroux News / NHL Trade Talk / July 4
Is the Door Still Open on Claude Giroux to Edmonton?

Is the Door Still Open on Claude Giroux to Edmonton?

Not so fast on Claude Giroux heading back to Philadelphia. Elliotte Friedman is throwing a note of caution on reports that the reunion is already done, and it turns out there’s a very plausible reason the Flyers haven’t been able to close it out yet.

Claude Giroux News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3
Claude Giroux Picks Team?: Considered Flyers, Oilers, and Senators

Claude Giroux Picks Team?: Considered Flyers, Oilers, and Senators

Claude Giroux appears to be going home. The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reports that Giroux will sign with the Philadelphia Flyers, ending a free-agency search that, by all accounts, was genuinely up in the air right up until the decision.

Leevi Merilainen News / Professor Press Box / July 3
Leevi Merilainen Signs a One-Year Deal, but Nothing Guaranteed

Leevi Merilainen Signs a One-Year Deal, but Nothing Guaranteed

The Ottawa Senators have brought back goaltender Leevi Merilainen on a one-year, $1.1 million contract. It’s a move that feels more like a “we’ll see” than a long-term commitment.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3
Senators re-sign goalie to one-year contract extension

Senators re-sign goalie to one-year contract extension

The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Leevi Merilainen to a one-year contract extension for the 2026-27 NHL season, president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios announced Thursday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 season. 

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years
What should the Capitals expect out of Alex Ovechkin this season?
Best fits from the first day of 2026 NHL free agency
Five best signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency
Five worst signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 3
3 Candidates to Be the Senators’ Next Captain

3 Candidates to Be the Senators’ Next Captain

It’s been nearly two weeks since the Ottawa Senators traded their now-former captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, marking the end of his tenure with the club after eight seasons.

Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
Senators offer promotion for fans to exchange Brady Tkachuk jerseys

Senators offer promotion for fans to exchange Brady Tkachuk jerseys

The Ottawa Senators are trying to help their fans cope with recent events…sort of. On Thursday, the team announced a special promotion – ‘Chuk Out the Old Jersey’ – giving fans the chance to exchange their officially-licensed Brady Tkachuk Fanatics jerseys to get a discount at the team store.

Leevi Merilainen News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
Senators re-sign Leevi Merilainen to one-year contract

Senators re-sign Leevi Merilainen to one-year contract

The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with restricted free agent goaltender Leevi Merilainen, the club announced Thursday afternoon.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / July 2
Senators Quick Hits: Cousins, Ersson & Open Battles in Ottawa

Senators Quick Hits: Cousins, Ersson & Open Battles in Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators continue to shape their roster in small but meaningful ways, and both of these moves say a lot about where the organization sees itself right now.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Senators News & Rumours: Kaliyev Gone, Ersson Update & Giroux or Cousins?

Senators News & Rumours: Kaliyev Gone, Ersson Update & Giroux or Cousins?

In this roundup of the latest Ottawa Senators news and rumours, we have a few things to look at as the sun winds down on the eve of free agency. First, the Senators announced Arthur Kaliyev did not receive a qualifying offer, but neither did Samuel Ersson, who could be in a different situation.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Ottawa Senators 2026 Draft Class Is Better Than You Think

Ottawa Senators 2026 Draft Class Is Better Than You Think

The 2026 NHL Draft is all wrapped up, and the Ottawa Senators have added eight promising prospects to their organization. However, the reaction to the Senators’ new draft class has been underwhelming.

Jordan Spence News / Field Level Media / June 26
Report: Senators close to 4-year deal with D Jordan Spence

Report: Senators close to 4-year deal with D Jordan Spence

Restricted free agent defenseman Jordan Spence is close to signing a four-year, $20 million contract with the Senators, the Ottawa Citizen reported Friday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.

Wild owner confident Quinn Hughes will stay with Minnesota
Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring
With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach free agency?
Flames sign two players to one-year contract extensions
Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Leafs' Auston Matthews
Can NHL teams turn to restricted free-agent market for relief?

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