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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 8
Thomas Chabot pulls no punches on Brady Tkachuk’s decision to leave Senators
In late June, the Ottawa Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in exchange for three first-round draft picks and one second-round pick.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8
Senators defenseman Artem Zub still recovering from postseason injury
The Ottawa Senators are monitoring a few injuries headed into training camp.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 8
Senators News & Rumours: Tkachuk Trade Reaction, Marchand’s Stutzle Jab & Batherson Extension
Training camp is closing in, and with the Ottawa Senators holding a media availability ahead of their Senators Charity Open golf tournament, some of the biggest offseason storylines were addressed by the team.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Artem Zub News / Professor Press Box / September 8
Senator Artem Zub Has Become More Important Than He Gets Credit For
There’s a little piece of Senators news that probably doesn’t look like much on the surface. Artem Zub is still recovering from the lower-body injury he suffered during Ottawa’s first-round playoff series, but the good news is that he expects to be ready for training camp.
Drake Batherson News / The Hockey Writers / September 8
Senators Need to Be Open to Trading Drake Batherson
Few things could upset Ottawa Senators fans more than the team announcing they had traded Drake Batherson. The Nova Scotian has spent his entire career with the Senators since he was drafted in 2017 and is one of the players who can fill in on the top line after Brady Tkachuk’s departure this summer.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8
‘I’d be lying if I said I was happy’ — Chabot’s Blunt Response to Tkachuk Asking Out
Brady Tkachuk’s offseason trade request sent shockwaves through Ottawa. Another American Olympic Team star asking out of Canada, another captain bailing on a Canadian franchise, and ultimately another high‑profile departure that stings far deeper than the transaction log.
Jake Sanderson News / SenShot / September 8
Jake Sanderson rightfully emerges as Senators' franchise player
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson is a franchise player. You don’t need to be psychic to know that. That’s why The Athletic was right to name Sanderson among its list of franchise players in a recent player tier ranking.
Drake Batherson News / Daily Faceoff / September 8
Senators’ Drake Batherson hoping to get contract extension done before training camp
One of the top players in the nation’s capital has aspirations of staying put and wants to put pen to paper. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson explained that he hopes that he and the team can finalize a contract extension prior to training camp.
Eeli Tolvanen News / SenShot / September 8
Senators may regret not signing Eeli Tolvanen
The Ottawa Senators made some significant changes this summer, reshaping their forward group around more speed and skill with the arrival of William Eklund.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / September 7
Ottawa Senators bottom-six forward competition we’re most interested in
The Ottawa Senators enter training camp with a top-six forward group that looks a bit different than past years. Obviously, their former captain, Brady Tkachuk asked out and the Senators shipped him to the Florida Panthers so he could be with his brother, Matthew.
William Eklund News / SenShot / September 7
How William Eklund can change the Senators’ offense
When the Ottawa Senators acquired William Eklund from the San Jose Sharks just days after they shipped out their captain Brady Tkachuk, the reaction within the fanbase was mixed.
Brady Tkachuk News / Professor Press Box / September 7
What Toughness Looks Like for the Senators Now
There has been quite a bit of discussion in Ottawa about toughness since Brady Tkachuk left town. That makes sense. Tkachuk wasn't exactly difficult to notice when things got nasty.
Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / September 7
Ottawa Senators 2026 Top 25 Under 25: Honourable Mentions 
When compiling the list of the 25 best players in the Ottawa Senators organization under the age of 25, there will naturally be discussions and differences of opinions about who should make the cut.
Drake Batherson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7
Update On Senators and Drake Batherson’s Next Contract
Tomorrow could provide more clarity on Drake Batherson’s next contract. Why? Well, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, both Batherson and Senators GM Steve Staios will be in attendance for the team’s annual Foundation charity tournament, which will take place at the Rideau View Golf Club in Manotick.
Brady Tkachuk News / Professor Press Box / September 6
Will the Senators Have a Problem With a Brady Tkachuk Tribute?
There is a funny thing about sports. A player can spend years becoming part of a franchise's identity, wear the captain's C, become involved in the community and help carry a team through some pretty lean years—and then leave under circumstances that make some fans want to forget the whole relationship ever existed.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 6
Host Tears Into Senators Over Brady Tkachuk Return Video, Fans React
The Ottawa Senators intend to honor Brady Tkachuk with a tribute video when he returns back to play against the Senators this season, but now as a member of the Florida Panthers.
Bowen Byram News / SenShot / September 5
Senators blue line could have looked much different with Bowen Byram
In an alternate universe, the Ottawa Senators could have had a chance to land star defenseman Bowen Byram. That’s not a statement meant to fetch clicks.
Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / September 4
Senators have ‘no-brainer’ candidate for captain, analyst believes
One of the burning questions for the Ottawa Senators heading into the 2026-27 season will be their next captain. While there is no rush to name one, one notable analyst believes the Sens should just “turn the page” on Brady Tkachuk and name a “no-brainer” candidate.
Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / September 4
Three potential breakout candidates for the Ottawa Senators
The 2026-2027 NHL season will be pivotal for the Ottawa Senators. Despite the Brady Tkachuk trade in the off-season, the expectation from general manager Steve Staois is that the team will continue to take another step forward.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / September 4
'Ship has sailed' on Senators trying to sign former 40-goal sniper
Don’t expect the Ottawa Senators to sign Patrik Laine to a contract this offseason. In fact, it might even be surprising at this point if they offer the former 44-goal scorer a professional tryout (PTO).
Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / August 31
2026-27 Ottawa Senators Season Preview
The Ottawa Senators enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a franchise-altering offseason that saw them trade their captain, add a promising young forward, and retool around their young core.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 29
Blackhawks re-sign Kevin Korchinski to two-year contract
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Kevin Korchinski, the club announced Saturday afternoon.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
Greatest Under-25 Seasons in Ottawa Senators History
The modern NHL is all about maximizing a player’s early years before they cost too much. While a skater’s prime was around 28 years old in the 1990s and 2000s, it has shifted to 24 or 25 in recent years before their production declines.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24
Senators’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season
The Ottawa Senators are coming off their second straight playoff appearance. Ottawa made the postseason following a bit of a slow start to the year. The Senators were unable to build on their 2025 playoff appearance, though.
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