Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Claude Giroux News / The Hockey Writers / May 24

Predicting Claude Giroux’s Next Contract With the Senators

The Ottawa Senators’ upcoming offseason is an integral one. They’ll have a projected $17 million in cap space and a few key areas of their roster to address if they hope to reach the playoffs once again.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / May 24

Ottawa Senators Need a Goalie From the 2025 Draft

The 2024-25 season was nearly everything the Ottawa Senators could have hoped for, finally breaking through to the playoffs for the first time in seven years, but there were a few areas that the team noticed it could improve before they became Stanley Cup challengers.

Nick Cousins News / Silver Seven / May 24

2025 Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Nick Cousins

Nick Cousins came to Ottawa on a one-year deal, fresh off winning a Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers. He was signed because of his Cup pedigree and his ability to get under players' skin – remember, nearly 30% of NHLers said he was the most punchable player in the NHL just the season before.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23

2 Senators trade candidates after Maple Leafs series loss

The Ottawa Senators came out of the rebuild in a big way in 2024-25, rectifying seven consecutive missed postseasons by advancing to the dance and taking the Atlantic Division-winning Toronto Maple Leafs to six games in Round 1.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Senators Need Two-Pronged Approach to 2025 NHL Entry Draft

The Ottawa Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios and his team are no doubt busily preparing for the annual crap shoot otherwise known as the NHL Entry Draft.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Senators Linked to Panthers' Star Defenseman in Offseason Move

The Ottawa Senators might have zeroed in on Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad as a primary target ahead of the offseason. NHL insider David Pagnotta echoed the report from Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch this week, confirming Ottawa is actively pursuing a right-shot defenseman.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

Rumours Regarding the Ottawa Senators Right-Side Defence

There’s plenty of rumours swirling in the mill of armchair general manager carpenters that keep the chopping block hot. So where to start for general manager Steve Staios?

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Senators rumors: Ottawa targeting right-shot defenseman this summer

The Ottawa Senators will likely be busy this summer after advancing to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in eight years in 2025. And a lengthy to-do list could include adding a right-shot defenseman following Nick Jensen’s injury and subsequent surgery, reported Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun on Tuesday.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21

Senators exploring right-shot defense market

The Senators head into the offseason with a young core coming off its first playoff appearance and more than a few roster spots to fill for 2025-26 with a middling amount of salary cap flexibility to do so.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Competing Internationally Will Benefit Senators’ Core

With the Ottawa Senators ending their seven-year playoff drought and pushing the Toronto Maple Leafs to a competitive six-game first round series, it’s safe to say this season was a success.

Nick Jensen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Senators' Nick Jensen undergoes surgery for a lower-body injury

Earlier this month, Senators defenseman Nick Jensen acknowledged that he might need surgery to address a lower-body injury that nagged him in the back half of the season.

Nick Jensen News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Report: Senators defenseman Nick Jensen undergoes surgery for lower-body injury

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen has undergone surgery on a lower-body injury, the Ottawa Citizen’s Bruce Garrioch reported on Monday. According

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

What The Senators Must Do To Become Stanley Cup Contenders

The Senators lost to the Maple Leafs in the opening round of this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. While they performed well in a six-game loss, they showed the team isn’t ready to be a serious contender.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

Senators’ Best Shot at a Stanley Cup Is in the Next 3 Seasons

During the next three seasons, the Ottawa Senators face the best odds of winning the Stanley Cup since their last appearance in a championship series in 2007.

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Sam Gagner News / Breakaway on SI / May 16

Longtime NHL Forward Retires, Joins Senators Front Office

After more than 1,000 NHL games over 17 seasons, Sam Gagner is finally hanging up his skates, but he's not done in the league just yet. Gagner, 35, will now join the Ottawa Senators as the team's director of player development.

Sam Gagner News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Senators hire Sam Gagner as director of player development; Matt Turek named AHL GM

Ottawa Senators general manager and president of hockey operations Steve Staios announced Thursday that the club has named Matt Turek the Belleville Senators GM.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 13

3 early predictions for Senators offseason after Maple Leafs series loss

The Ottawa Senators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017 this year. Despite their first-round exit at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs, vibes are high in Ottawa.

Claude Giroux News / House of Hockey / May 13

Sportsnet Hints at Claude Giroux Walking Away From the Ottawa Senators

Veteran forward Claude Giroux could walk away from the Ottawa Senators this summer, according to a recent report from Sportsnet. The Senators have to address many needs over the offseason and dealing with their free agents will be at the top of that list.

Nikolas Matinpalo News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Senators sign Nikolas Matinpalo to two-year contract

Ottawa Senators president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios announced that they have signed Finnish defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo to a two-year contract extension.

Brady Tkachuk News / Trade Talk Sports / May 5

Senators Tkachuk Addresses Trade Rumors: “Obviously It’s a Lie”

For Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk, the first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t turn out as he wished. However, that doesn’t mean he wants to leave the team.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Brady Tkachuk Comments on Rumors He Wants Out of Ottawa

Brady Tkachuk spoke with the media this weekend as the Ottawa Senators were clearing out their lockers and parting ways following the end of their season and a disappointing loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs slay their demons to advance

The Stanley Cup playoffs featured four Game 6's on Thursday and three series wins. Here are some key takeaways from the night's action.

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Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / May 2

Ottawa Senators’ Season Ends, But It’s Only The Beginning

The Ottawa Senators may have lost their opening-round series to the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games, but what they take from it will set a standard for future seasons.

Max Pacioretty News / Yardbarker / May 1

Unlikely hero helps the Maple Leafs eliminate the Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs are onto the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Ottawa Senators, 4-2, in Game 6 on Thursday night to clinch their first-round series.

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Max Domi News / Yardbarker / April 20