Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Report: Trade Rumors Around Linus Ullmark Started Before Off-Ice Drama

Linus Ullmark and the Ottawa Senators have been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. Not only has the team struggled on the ice in his absence, but the organization is now dealing with a wave of negative noise off it as well.

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Ottawa’s Contention Window Could Be Short

The Senators have struggled to start the year, despite high hopes and promises that this would be the year they finally made some noise. However, some three months into the season, the only noise out of Ottawa is the collective sighs as the team’s inconsistency drives its most loyal supporters up the wall.

James Reimer News / Field Level Media / January 9

Senators sign G James Reimer to boost NHL-worst goaltending

Plagued by weak goaltending performances, the Ottawa Senators inked journeyman goalie James Reimer to a minor league professional tryout contract with the intention of signing and playing him in the NHL, TSN reported.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / January 9

Five Thoughts for a Friday: Hall of Shame Edition

Well, at least we knew the Ottawa Senators would probably lose last night so we can't get too hung up on just how bad the loss turned out. We can spend the coming days and weeks assessing the implications of this three-game losing streak in terms of this quickly-deteriorating season and the overall direction of this organization.

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Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

A Mid-Season Review of the Ottawa Senators Goaltending Structure with Statistics

We have a made it, the time to discuss the state of the Ottawa Senators goaltending. Their star starter on a leave of absence, their 23-year-old backup thrust into the number one spot, no one with proven NHL experience elsewhere in the organization.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

James Reimer News / SensChirp / January 9

Senators Sign James Reimer to a PTO

This franchise has had some unfortunate days over the years but whatever the hell happened yesterday has to be right up there. In the morning, fans were still reeling from an ugly loss in Utah.

NHL News / Silver Seven / January 9

Senators Embarrassed in Colorado in 8-2 Loss

The year started on a good note for the Sens, but it doesn't seem that luck is carrying through to any point in January. Facing the best team in the NHL in their current state without a starting goalie was never going to be fun to watch.

Linus Ullmark News / Breakaway on SI / January 9

Senators Release Statement After False Linus Ullmark Rumors

With rumors swirling surrounding the reason Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark has been away from the club, the team released a statement denying any claims made online.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 8

Linus Ullmark Removed from the Senators’ Roster

Things have been tough for Linus Ullmark lately. Until late December, he was in solid form. Through 28 games, he had a 14-8-5 record with a 2.95 GAA and an .881 save percentage.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Sens move Linus Ullmark to non-roster spot, activate Lars Eller

The Ottawa Senators have done some roster shuffling. The team announced they have activated Lars Eller from injured reserve in time for Thursday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Senators Activate Lars Eller, Move Linus Ullmark To Non-Roster List

The Senators announced they’ve activated center Lars Eller from injured reserve. To open a spot, they moved goaltender Linus Ullmark to the non-roster list.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Predictions Senators Edition, Ottawa at the Colorado Avalanche

Welcome to another Senators edition of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we feature the Colorado Avalanche hosting the Ottawa Senators, on what is their back-half of a back-to-back after dropping one to the Utah Mammoth 3-1 last evening.

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Senators Playoff Hopes Lie in a Healthy Defence

When the Ottawa Senators lost Brady Tkachuk early in the season with a hand injury, fans expected the worst. The Senators’ captain is the heart and soul of the team, and having him out for an extended period would certainly doom the season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

NHL Predictions: January 7th, Ottawa Senators vs Utah Mammoth

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Ottawa Senators’ Reasons for Concern at the Halfway Mark

The Ottawa Senators are halfway through the season, and at some point, fans will have to accept that the team is exactly what the numbers say it is. After 41 games, the numbers say that the team is, at best, run-of-the-mill.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / January 6

Senators Recall Mads Søgaard for Two-Game Road Trip

The Ottawa Senators made a goaltending change ahead of their upcoming road trip. Mads Søgaard was recalled from the Belleville Senators, while Hunter Shepard was sent down to the AHL affiliate to make room on the roster.

Travis Green News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Senators’ head coach Travis Green drops ‘reality’ truth bomb after brutal Red Wings loss

It isn’t time for the Ottawa Senators and head coach Travis Green to start panicking just yet. Green’s team sits last in the Atlantic Division standings, but just two points stand between them and the fourth-place team in the division.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Seantors' Brady Tkachuk Breaks Silence After Getting Punched in Jets Game

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk addressed Saturday’s heated incident with the Winnipeg Jets for the first time on Monday. Tkachuk was involved in a controversial moment during Ottawa’s 4–2 win, when Jets defenseman Logan Stanley punched him from behind after a board-side collision.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / January 4

Green 'Blasts' refs before Stanley hearing for punch on Brady Tkachuk

Brady Tkachuk took a sucker punch to the face Saturday night in Winnipeg, and the call that followed didn’t really reflect what everyone just saw. Two minutes.

Thomas Chabot News / Field Level Media / January 3

Thomas Chabot, Senators double-up skidding Jets

Thomas Chabot scored twice as the host Ottawa Senators defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Saturday night, lengthening Winnipeg's winless skid to nine games.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Brady Tkachuk knocked down after wild Logan Stanley sucker punch

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk was victimized by a punch he did not see coming during the second period of Saturday night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.

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Steve Staios News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3

What Staios Really Said About the Senators’ Goaltending

When Steve Staios says he has “full faith” in his goaltending, it’s worth slowing down and listening to how he says it, not just what the words are. General managers don’t choose that phrase by accident.