Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Three Breakout Goalie Candidates for 2025-26 Season

The Ottawa Senators hope that goaltending is a position of strength this upcoming season. It's a similar sentiment felt around the NHL, as just a few spare organizations can confidently say with honesty that the position is a strength.

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Senators Acquisition Leads Eastern Conference Defensive Breakout Candidates

Every NHL offseason is filled with organizations trying to round out their rosters. Maybe they are just a piece away from contention, or perhaps they are in a full-on rebuild.

Xavier Bourgault News / Daily Faceoff / July 19

Senators sign Xavier Bourgault to one-year contract

The Ottawa Senators announced on Saturday that the team has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with restricted free agent forward Xavier Bourgault.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

How Craig Anderson Became the Heart of the Senators

Craig Anderson’s NHL journey didn’t follow a straight path. Drafted twice—first by the Calgary Flames in 1999, then by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2001—he bounced between six teams before quietly becoming one of the league’s longest-serving goaltenders.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / July 18

Five Thoughts For Friday: NHL Schedule Edition

The NHL schedule was released earlier this week, which means we’re starting to get a picture of what the season is going to look like for Your Ottawa Senators.

Jake Sanderson News / Breakaway on SI / July 17

Senators Star Named Top Under-25 Defenseman

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson took a gigantic leap forward last season. The 23-year-old puck-mover jumped from 32 and 38 points in his first two seasons to 57 points in his third NHL campaign.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Senators Prioritizing Roster Depth & Refreshing the Farm System

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice honoured his fourth line for all they did during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs by sending them out for the final shift before they hoisted the Cup for the second time in two seasons.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / July 17

Stray Observations of the Eastern Conference

Whereas the Ottawa Senators, who went 14-5-2 after the trade deadline last season, were (correctly, IMO) content with running it back with more or less

Steve Staios News / Rinksiders / July 15

Staios guides Senators to solid offseason

The Ottawa Senators have continued their upward trend with an understated and effective offseason. Though several teams around the league might have caused bigger headlines, president and GM Steve Staios has authored a steady tenure so far.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 15

Winnipeg Jets should keep pen in hand for current and future free agents

Alex Adams of Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators were able to re-sign Claude Giroux, acquired a puck-moving RHD in Jordan Spence, and signed Lars Eller to be their 4C.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

2 Senators That Should Be Extended Before They Hit Free Agency

With the offseason well underway in the NHL and the Ottawa Senators remaining relatively quiet when it comes to bringing in new talent, it’s clear their core is set for the foreseeable future.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

The Ottawa Senators Defence Free Agents, Trades, and Other Changes

We said it was coming, and for those who waited, it has finally arrived. When we did the previous story on the forwards, we said we’d bring you the other side of the puck.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Ottawa Senators Season End Prospect Awards

With the 2024-25 season over and the Ottawa Senators settling into a quiet offseason, it’s time to hand out some awards to the team’s best prospects. It’s no secret that the Senators no longer have a top farm system.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Senators Have Gotten Closer to Matching Panthers, But Not Close Enough

Brady Tkachuk has had a front row seat watching his brother, Matthew, lift the Stanley Cup above his head two years in a row now and is undoubtedly ready for that fortune to fall his way.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Ottawa Senators Way-Too-Early 2025 NHL Free Agents New Forwards Evaluation

Will the Ottawa Senators forward group in 2025-26 improve upon the 2024-25 iteration? That is for the games to decide, but we are a long way, away from that point.

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The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz

The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Grading Senators’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft was held in late June at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. This event did not live up to the hype in terms of trade activity.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6

Senators have quietly had a good summer

The summer is only a few weeks old, but the Ottawa Senators have quietly put together a solid summer so far. The Senators made the playoffs this past season for the first time since their 2017 run to the Eastern Conference Final, and they were short on salary cap space when the off-season started.

Hunter Shepard News / Inside The Rink / July 2

Two-Time Calder Cup Champion Signs with Ottawa Senators

Two-time Calder Cup Champ goalie Hunter Shepard is signing with the Ottawa Senators. It’s a one-year, two-way contract. He may end up playing with the Belleville Senators of the AHL.

Lars Eller News / Full Press Hockey / July 2

Ottawa Senators Sign Eller, But Opt To Retain Cap Flexibility

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios hinted last week, July 1 was only one day on the NHL calendar and there’ll be further opportunity down the road to add to his roster, stating, “July 1 is an exciting time.

Wyatt Bongiovanni News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Senators sign Wyatt Bongiovanni to one-year contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed unrestricted free agent left winger Wyatt Bongiovanni to a one-year, two-way contract, according to PuckPedia. The contract carries a $775,000 average annual value at the NHL level.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Senators extend goaltender on 1-year deal

The Ottawa Senators keep Leevi Meriläinen in the crease for at least another season. The 22-year-old goaltender has inked a one-year contract extension worth $1.05 million, which is a significant move for the team as they continue to develop ahead of the 2025–26 season, as the club has announced.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / June 30