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NHL Rumours the Ottawa Senators and Where They Stand to Start ’26

As we head into the Christmas break, why not drop another edition of NHL Rumours, for the Ottawa Senators. Even though this is a traditional rumours edition, we will use it to discuss the bigger picture in the Canadian national capital.

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Prospect Update: December 23rd, 2025

Yes, it has been a rocky month for the Belleville Senators, to the point that GM Steve Staios felt it was time for a new voice in the room to help save the season and avoid missing the playoffs for a second consecutive year.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Ottawa Senators Target Secondary Scoring as Playoff Push Remains Alive

The Ottawa Senators find themselves at a familiar crossroads ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Sitting just a few points outside a playoff spot, the Senators are close enough to justify adding help, yet flawed enough to know exactly where upgrades are needed.

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / December 22

Senators Dominate Bruins for Fourth Straight Win

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / December 21

Senators Make Statement with Dominant 6-2 Rout of Bruins

In a game with a four-point swing on the line, the Senators showed up in a big way. It took just 90 seconds for Drake Batherson to open the scoring, finishing off a patient sequence of passes from Dylan Cozens and Nick Jensen with a snipe that beat Joonas Korpisalo on just the second shot of the game.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 21

Senators Dominate Bruins, Earn 6-2 Victory

The Ottawa Senators defeated the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Dec. 21. The Senators have now earned their fourth win in a row, while the Bruins have won just one of their past five games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Senators start fast, roll past slumping Bruins

The visiting Ottawa Senators scored three goals in each of the first two periods en route to a 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins in the second game of both teams' weekend back-to-back sets on Sunday evening.

NHL News / SensChirp / December 21

Senators Top Blackhawks at the CTC

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Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / December 21

Bruins face tall task against Senators' Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle

Atlantic Division rivals will meet for the fourth and final time this season and conclude busy back-to-back weekends as the Boston Bruins host the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

NHL Predictions Senators Sunday Edition with Ottawa at Boston Bruins

Both teams come into this contest having played yesterday. The only advantage Boston would have in this respect, is that they did play in Boston. Meanwhile, Ottawa was shivering alongside the famous Rideau Canal. Welcome back to NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey.

Thomas Chabot News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

The Ottawa Senators Look Strong in Thomas Chabot’s Return

The Ottawa Senators came out against the Chicago Blackhawks flying high and not wanting to give up puck possession. They were really being hounds on the puck.

Tyler Kleven News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

Senators’ Tyler Kleven exits game with lower-body injury

Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven left Saturday’s 6-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks with a lower-body injury and did not return. Kleven went to the dressing room after he pinched deep into the offensive zone and fell awkwardly in the corner.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Senators score 3 3rd-period goals to extend Blackhawks' skid

David Perron scored two goals early in the third period to lift the host Ottawa Senators to a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Ottawa captain Brady Tkachuk scored his fourth goal in three games, and Tim Stutzle collected a goal and two assists to record his fifth multi-point performance during his six-game point streak.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Senators rumors: Ottawa ‘on the prowl’ for scoring forward

The Ottawa Senators are one of the better offensive teams in the NHL in 2025-26 — but that isn’t going to stop general manager Steve Staios from trying to make the roster even more potent ahead of the trade deadline.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Jake Sanderson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19

Watch lefty Jake Sanderson set up a Senators goal with right-handed stick

The Ottawa Senators had a great night, as they shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday. While many noticed Linus Ullmark’s excellent performance, it was a goal setup by left-handed Jake Sanderson with a right-handed stick that made the highlight reel, as posted by Everyday Sens.

Thomas Chabot News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Senators’ Thomas Chabot expected to return this weekend

Ottawa Senators’ defenseman Thomas Chabot is expected to return to the lineup for their game on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks, according to Ottawa Citizen reporter Bruce Garrioch.

Dennis Gilbert News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Ottawa Senators Reassign Dennis Gilbert

The Ottawa Senators have made a roster move ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Ottawa shared that they’ve reassigned depth defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the AHL’s Belleville Senators.

Jacques Martin News / Breakaway on SI / December 18

Senators Announce Ring of Honor for Veteran Coach

The Ottawa Senators are honoring the man who built the foundation of their franchise. The team announced that they will induct Jacques Martin, a coach who led them through their most successful era, into the Ring of Honor at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, January 24.

Ottawa Senators News / Inside The Rink / December 19

Potential Trade Options for the Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators this season have started 15-13-4 with 34 points. At the time of writing, they are seventh in the Atlantic Division, two points above last place and seven points away from first place.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

Senators Injury Updates: Chabot, Eller, Pinto

During today’s practice, the Ottawa Senators shared that defenseman Thomas Chabot had been a full participant. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean he’ll return tomorrow night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Redlining: The Ottawa Senators Have Big Structural Problems

The Ottawa Senators erased a one-goal deficit and beat the Winnipeg Jets in overtime on Monday. But before last night, they’ve only managed three wins in their past ten, and the standings haven’t been kind.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 13

Senators Recall Olle Lycksell; Lars Eller To Miss An Extended Period

The injury woes continue for the Senators as Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch relays that center Lars Eller has been ruled out for the remainder of their road

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / December 12

Analyst believes Brady Tkachuk will have eyes on the Philadelphia Flyers

Analyst Colby Cohen recently said he’s heard that if Tkachuk ever does leave Ottawa, he would strongly consider joining the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Dylan Cozens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Does Dylan Cozens Actually Matter to the Senators?

Since Dylan Cozens came to the Ottawa Senators in the deal that sent Josh Norris the other way last season, from that point on, the Senators steadied themselves.