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Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4
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?
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3
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.
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?
Leevi Merilainen News / Professor Press Box / July 3
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.
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.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3
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
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.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 3
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
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Senators Re-Sign Leevi Merilainen
According to a team announcement, the Ottawa Senators have signed netminder Leevi Merilainen to a one-year, $1.1MM contract for the 2026-27 season. Merilainen earned a slight pay increase on his new deal.
Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / July 2
Ottawa Senators Sign Leevi Meriläinen to 1-Year, $1.1M Deal 
The Ottawa Senators announced the re-signing of goaltender Leevi Meriläinen to a one-year contract worth $1.1M earlier today. Meriläinen, who turns 24 next month, stepped into the backup role in 2024-25 upon an injury to Linus Ullmark, and did very well, posting an 8-3-1 record, a .925 save percentage, and 3 shutouts.
Leevi Merilainen News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
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
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.
Claude Giroux News / Silver Seven / July 2
Ottawa Senators Look to Sign Claude Giroux on Day 2 of NHL Free Agency
One day into the Free Agent Frenzy, the Ottawa Senators have (debatably) addressed their goaltending, while keeping the majority of the group that went 21-6-4 to close out the year, together.
Philip Tomasino News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Senators sign veterans Sammy Blais, Philip Tomasino to contracts
The Ottawa Senators continue to make additions around the margins of their roster as NHL free agency opens on Wednesday. The Senators announced on Wednesday afternoon that they signed five players to two-way contracts for next season, headlined by NHL veterans Sammy Blais and Philip Tomasino.
Nick Jensen News / The Hockey Writers / July 1
Ducks Sign Nick Jensen to 2-Year Contract
According to Pierre LeBrun, Nick Jensen has signed a two-year contract to join the Anaheim Ducks. The deal is worth $2.25 million per season. Jensen, 35, has spent the last two seasons with the Ottawa Senators, helping them reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs both times.
Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Senators sign Sam Ersson to two-year contract
An eventful offseason for goaltender Sam Ersson continued with the opening of the unrestricted free agency window on Wednesday, as he signed a two-year contract with the Ottawa Senators that carries a salary cap hit of $2.2 million.
Samuel Ersson News / Silver Seven / July 1
Ottawa Senators Sign Samuel Ersson to 2 year, $2.2M Contract
The Sens have made their first free agent signing of 2026, and it's a real head-scratcher. Ersson, a 26-year-old goaltender from Sweden, was one of the worst goaltenders in the league last season, with a save percentage of .870 and the worst goals saved above expected numbers in the entire league.
Nick Cousins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Senators Sign Nick Cousins To Two-Year Deal
The Ottawa Senators are keeping some grit in their lineup. Yesterday evening, Brent Wallace of Coming In Hot reported that the Senators had agreed to a two-year deal with depth forward Nick Cousins.
Nick Cousins News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Senators re-sign Nick Cousins to two-year contract extension
The Ottawa Senators and forward Nick Cousins have agreed to terms on a two-year, $3.175-million contract extension that will carry a cap hit of $1.5875 million per season, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported Friday.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
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
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.
Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28
4 Years: Brady Tkachuk’s Secret Wasn’t Being Hidden From Senators
The Brady Tkachuk era in Ottawa didn’t end this past week — it may have effectively ended years ago. According to Ottawa Sun reporter Bruce Garrioch, Tkachuk had been privately telling teammates inside the Senators dressing room for years that he was leaving the organization.
Jordan Spence News / Field Level Media / June 26
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
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22
Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster
There are a lot of layers to this trade and what it means for both sides.
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