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After a whirlwind of a season in 2024-25, David Perron is hoping to be an important part of the Ottawa Senators. Without even worrying about what happens off the ice, Perron has been a strong leader on plenty of successful teams and has been a great asset for the club.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Senators re-sign Nick Cousins to one-year, $825,000 contract

The Ottawa Senators and forward Nick Cousins have agreed to terms on a one-year, $825,000 deal, according to Ottawa Sun reporter Bruce Garrioch. The deal was first reported by social media user @LalimesMartian.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Senators re-sign veteran forward Nick Cousins

The Senators will be keeping Nick Cousins in the fold for one more year.

Senators re-sign Claude Giroux to one-year extension

Senators sign goalie Leevi Meriläinen to one-year contract extension

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 28

Nick Cousins Opens Up For The First Time Since Getting Fined For Warm-Up Interaction With Anthony Stolarz

Senators forward Nick Cousins opened up for the first time since getting fined by the NHL for shooting pucks at Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz during warmups.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Senators' Nick Cousins fined for warm-up incident

The NHL Department of Player Safety issued fines against Ottawa forward Nick Cousins for a pre-game incident that occurred prior to Thursday night’s game three against the Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs take 3-0 series lead vs. Senators on latest OT win

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs in control; Hagel should be suspended

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 25

NHL Announces Punishment for Senators Before Game 4 vs. Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 3-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators after their Game 3 first-round win on Thursday night. For the second straight game, the Leafs found the back of the net in overtime, and this time it came off the stick of defenseman Simon Benoit.

Ottawa Senators News / TheLeafsnation / April 25

Senators’ Nick Cousins fined $2,083 for firing puck on Stolarz in Game 3 warm-up

On Friday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins has been fined $2,083.33 for unsportsmanlike conduct following an incident during warm-up ahead of Thursday night’s game.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Senators’ Nick Cousins Fined For Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The Ottawa Senators’ Nick Cousins has been fined $2,083.33, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for unsportsmanlike conduct during last night’s pre-game warm-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs, as announced by the NHL Department for Player Safety.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Nick Cousins fined for shooting pucks at Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz; Senators fined $25K

The National Hockey League (NHL) announced Friday that it has fined the Ottawa Senators $25,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during warm-ups prior to Game 3 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ottawa Senators News / House of Hockey / April 25

Bettman Brings the Hammer: Senators and Cousins Face NHL Punishment

Before Game 3, there was an altercation in warmups between Nick Cousins and Anthony Stolarz, and now the Senators and Cousins have been fined after the relatively small infraction between the two former teammates.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

NHL Investigating Pregame Incident Between Senators and Leafs

The NHL is reportedly investigating an incident involving Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins and Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz. During the pregame warmup ahead of Game 3 on Thursday night, it was said that Cousins shot a puck at Stolarz.

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Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Report: NHL investigating Senators’ Nick Cousins for warm-up incident

According to multiple reports, the NHL is investigating an incident that occurred during pregame warmups between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / April 14

“It Was a Grind,” As Nick Cousins Adds a Spark To The Senators Lineup

Thomas Chabot‘s tying goal with 7:06 remaining capped off a three-point afternoon, extending his point streak to five games. While Tim Stützle broke out from a nine-game goalless drought, netting a pair, including an overtime power play game-winner, to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Nick Cousins returns to Senators lineup

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins has been activated from LTIR and is in the lineup for today’s afternoon tilt against the Flyers, per TSN’s Bruce Garrioch.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Senators’ Nick Cousins to return following 30-game injury absence

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins will return to the lineup Sunday versus the Philadelphia Flyers after missing the past 30 games due to a knee injury, reports Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

Senators forward to miss significant time with knee injury

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins will be out through, at least, early March after suffering a knee injury in the team’s Saturday win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Senators get some players out of ruts in win over Utah

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Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 29

Report: Senators' Nick Cousins (knee) out 6-8 weeks

Senators forward Nick Cousins is expected to be sidelined six-to-eight weeks with a knee injury, the Ottawa Sun reported on Wednesday. Per the report, Cousins is receiving different opinions on the severity of the injury.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Senators’ Nick Cousins out 6-8 with knee injury

The Ottawa Senators will be without center Nick Cousins for the next six-to-eight weeks due to a knee injury, reports Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch. Garrioch adds that Cousins will also seek a second medical opinion on the injury and its anticipated recovery timeline.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / January 28

Former Maple Leafs Enforcer Takes Nick Cousins' Side In Knee-on-Knee Controversy

Former Maple Leafs forward Jay Rosehill vehemently disagrees with the general public opinion that Nick Cousins was at fault for his kkne-on-knee with Jacob Quillan.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 25

Senators' Nick Cousins departs after knee-on-knee impact

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cosuins was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period with a lower-body injury. Less than eight minutes into the contest, the left legs of Cousins and Toronto's Jacob Quillan collided head on, sending both to the ice.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 24

Brad Marchand's new way to frustrate opponent crosses line

Watch: Brad Marchand's new, outrageous way to frustrate opponent crosses a line

It will be fascinating to see what the NHL does in terms of discipline in the form of a potential fine or suspension.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin sits 20 goals from passing Wayne Gretzky after latest tally

Veteran defenseman's tenure with Leafs likely coming to an end

NHL reportedly preparing for commish Gary Bettman's eventual retirement

Oilers release bizarre statement regarding Connor McDavid suspension

A completed trade between Canadiens and Devils just took an unexpected turn

Looking at NHL's biggest buyers, sellers ahead of trade deadline

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / August 30, 2024

'Most hated player' in NHL signs with Ottawa Senators

The insider Frank Seravalli revealed that Nick Cousins, the most hated player in the NHL, signed a contract with the Ottawa Senators. In a post on X, Seravalli announced that the player signed a one-year, $800k contract with the Senators, who will once again look to have a breakout season.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / June 20, 2024

Panthers welcome back Nick Cousins for Game 6 vs. Oilers

Forward Nick Cousins, who has been scratched from the last eight playoff games, will be in the lineup when the Florida Panthers visit the Edmonton Oilers on Friday in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / May 26, 2024

No Team Grinds Like the Florida Panthers. Nick Cousins Fits Perfectly

For Nick Cousins, sitting out three games for the Florida Panthers in the second-round series against Boston had to be frustrating. Cousins is the kind of player you rarely read about in the game summaries, except, of course, if he scores an overtime series clincher like he did against Toronto last year.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 5, 2024

‘I’m not going to change the way I play’: Panthers’ Nick Cousins doesn’t see himself as a dirty player

On March 5, 2023, the Florida Panthers found themselves three points out of a playoff spot with a record of 31-27-6 with just 18 games remaining in the season.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / February 27, 2024

Nick Cousins Got Another Big Goal for the Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — It had been some time, 34 games, since Nick Cousins found the back of the net for the Florida Panthers. On Saturday night, Cousins knocked down a Dmitry Kulikov shot and deflected it past goalie Charlie Lindgren to open up the scoring in a defensive deadlock.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / February 6, 2024

Nick Cousins ‘Dirty?’ Florida Panthers Disagree with Narrative

FORT LAUDERDALE — Nick Cousins has developed quite a reputation with scrappy, physical play. Lately, however, Cousins’ style has brought some unwanted criticism of the Florida Panthers forward. In January, Hockey Night in Canada analyst and former NHL defenseman Kevin Bieksa called Cousins “a rat” on national television.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / January 7, 2024

Nick Cousins Called ‘A Rat’ During Hockey Night in Canada

During intermission of Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night, analyst Kevin Bieska went scorched earth on Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins, calling him ‘a rat’ for his recent run of controversial hits.