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Senators Core Facing Defining 2025-26 Season

The three pillars of the Ottawa Senators‘ playoff push – and the three biggest questions heading into camp – are the coach, the general manager, and the team’s captain.

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The Quiz of the Day

T25U25, #23: Tomas Hamara's Battle on the Belleville Blueline

Hamara's a prospect who's presence on this list has been strengthened by a strong first impression, in my mind anyway. A 6'0 puck-moving defenseman from Prague, Czechia with strong draft-year production in Finland's SM-Sarja while holding his own against older competition in the Liiga.

Claude Giroux News / Trade Talk Sports / August 3

3 Reasons the Senators Were Smart to Re-Sign Claude Giroux

Claude Giroux is no longer the 100-point scorer he once was—but that’s not why the Ottawa Senators brought him back. On a one-year deal worth $2 million plus bonuses, Giroux returns as a steadying presence for a team still trying to take the next step.

Claude Giroux News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Senators News & Rumours: Giroux Effect, Goalie Puzzle & Who’s Ready for Their Close-Up?

The Ottawa Senators are riding high after finally breaking through and returning to the playoffs last season. Their 45-30-7 record marked a huge step forward for a franchise that’s been rebuilding for years.

Sam Reinhart News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

5 Ottawa Senators Storylines to Watch in 2025-26

After last season’s playoff appearance – the first in seven years – hopes are high among the Ottawa Senators faithful that their club will contend for Lord Stanley’s silverware next spring.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Senators News & Rumours: Yakemchuk’s Rise, Giroux Re-Ups, and a Kaliyev Gamble

As the Ottawa Senators prepare for the 2025–26 season, the team finds itself at a pivotal point: balancing the development of young talent with veteran moves that keep them competitive in a loaded Atlantic Division.

Ottawa Senators News / Rinksiders / August 1

The Ottawa Senators are looking to finally close their arena deal

The past season was a good one for Ottawa Senators fans. Their team was finally able to make it back to the playoffs after years of rebuilding – and it keeps getting better.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Revisiting the Ottawa Senators’ 2020 Draft Class

When looking back at the Ottawa Senators’ 2020 draft class, it’s easy to make the argument that it is one of the best in the franchise’s 33-year history.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / August 1

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Ottawa Senators’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Previewing the Senators’ 2026 Free Agent Class

As we approach August, one can safely make the assumption that the Ottawa Senators’ business when it comes to signing and retaining free agents is done.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Revisiting the Senators’ 2022 Draft Class

In 2021, the Ottawa Senators shifted their draft strategy, moving away from rebuilding and towards supplementing their core of Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, Jake Sanderson, Thomas Chabot, and, at the time, Josh Norris.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Top Senators prospect working to make team's opening night roster

Right defense was a sore spot for the Ottawa Senators throughout the entire 2024-25 season. They iced five different players on the right-side, and even parted with Jacob Bernard-Docker at the trade deadline.

What head coach Travis Green brings to the Senators

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Travis Green News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

What Coach Travis Green Brings to the Senators

For Ottawa Senators fans, the hiring of Travis Green as head coach wasn’t just another front-office decision—it felt like a potential turning point. After years of coaching changes and stop-and-start rebuilds, the team needed someone who could bring structure, leadership, and a steady voice.

Lars Eller News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

6 Cool Things About Senators’ Lars Eller

Lars Eller signing a one-year, $1.25 million contract on July 1 with the Ottawa Senators wasn’t met with much fanfare in Bytown. Yet whether Senators fans know it or not, their team took a step forward adding Eller to its roster. Here are six cool things that Senators fans may not know about the newest Scandinavian addition to their team.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Are the 2025-26 Ottawa Senators a Better Team?

Last season was a success for the Ottawa Senators by the only measure that mattered – making the playoffs. Sure, they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, but they bounced back from a 3-0 deficit to push the series to six games.