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After making the 2025 Playoffs, the Ottawa Senators are heading into the 2025–26 NHL season with some unfamiliar energy that comes from bigger expectations.

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Hitting the Blueline With Ottawa Senator Jake Sanderson’s 2025-26 Point Projection

As we wind down the off-season excitement, we still had another key point projection or two to handle. So, this is it. Today we present you Ottawa Senator defenceman Jake Sanderson‘s 2025-26 point projection.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / September 22

Senators Fall to Marlies (Plus Kämpf and Järnkrok) in Frisky Preseason Opener

EDITOR'S NOTE: Mornin'! It's Shaan again, here to introduce the last of our three new Staff Writers. Ruth has your morning preseason recap covered! Well, that's one way to shake off the summer cobwebs.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / September 20

Ottawa Senators Top 25 Under 25, #1: Tim Stützle

EDITOR'S NOTE: Shaan here. With the final entry in this year's T25 U25, I'm thrilled to introduce the second of our three new Staff Writers – give a warm welcome to Riley!

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Brady Tkachuk News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Brady Tkachuk Makes Bold Statement as Senators Open Camp

The Ottawa Senators reported to training camp on Thursday with a clear message from their captain. Brady Tkachuk spoke for the first time this season at camp, and the Senators captain said the goal is no longer simply reaching the playoffs, after the franchise ended its eight-year postseason drought last spring.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / September 19

Four (?) Thoughts for Friday: Training Camp Edition

I've waited until Silver Seven has brought on new staff writers to write my first Five Thoughts in years and... I can only come up with four. This could be why we needed some new blood!

Ottawa Senators News / Trade Talk Sports / September 18

This Season, the Playoffs Aren’t Enough for the Senators

The message out of the Ottawa Senators training camp this fall: simply being “good” won’t cut it anymore. The Senators broke a seven-year playoff drought last season, but now the bar is set higher.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / September 18

Contract Holdouts, Looming Injuries, and Mostly Garbage

With a header like that I should probably start out by clarifying that we as fans of the Ottawa Senators have little to nothing to worry about at the moment.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

Senators and Alex Formenton Parting Ways, Staios Looking for Trade

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios confirmed Tuesday that forward Alex Formenton will not be returning to the organization. Staios said he recently spoke with Formenton’s agent and both sides concluded that a “fresh start” was the best path forward.

Alex Formenton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17

Senators, Alex Formenton expected to part ways

It appears Formenton and the Senators have mutually agreed to go in different directions.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

2025–26 NHL team preview: Ottawa Senators

The Sens are back in session! No, it wasn’t a perfect season for the Ottawa Senators, but it sure was a good one, especially because it ended with them ending their eight-year playoff drought.

Claude Giroux News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Claude Giroux’s Point Projection for the 2025-26 Ottawa Senators

For those of you that have been following along, there’s still time. There’s still time for another Ottawa Senators point projection or two, and today’s, drum roll…bah…bah…bah…Claude Giroux, aka the Claudefather, aka G Money.

Chandler Romeo News / Inside The Rink / September 17

Chandler Romeo Joins Wentworth Gryphins for 2025-26 Season

The Wentworth Gryphins have landed a towering presence for their blue line with the addition of Chandler Romeo, a 6-foot-6 defenseman drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the seventh round of the 2021 NHL Draft (202nd overall).

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

What Senators can learn from past champions' development model

The Senators qualified for the playoffs last season for the first time since the 2016-17 season. Their young core finally turned the corner and took their first significant step in a rebuild that previously felt like it was skidding off the tracks.

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The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Ottawa Senators’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

The Ottawa Senators open full training camp on September 18th. The Senators expect to be contenders in 2025-26, but still have questions heading into training camp.

Ottawa Senators News / House of Hockey / September 6

Ottawa Senators Expected to Trade One Specific Defenseman Imminently

Max Guenette hasn't gotten much of a chance in Ottawa, and now it's expected that the Senators will trade the 24-year old in the coming days. Back in the 2019 NHL Draft, the Ottawa Senators used a seventh-round pick on Max Guenette, a defenseman out of Quebec, and to this point, he hasn't gotten much of an opportunity in the NHL.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / September 6

Senators to potentially host bobblehead night honoring Ridly Greig’s empty-net slapshot against Leafs

An infamous moment in the Battle of Ontario might be getting commemorated in a unique way. This past Wednesday, the Ottawa Senators announced their promotional calendar for the 2025-26 season.

Ottawa Senators News / Rinksiders / September 5

Why Leevi Meraläinen is crucial to the Ottawa Senators moving forward

Remember the name. Normally putting such expectations on someone can cause them to falter and not live up to them. Leevi Merälainen has given us every reason to watch out for him this coming season.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 5

Bold Ottawa Senators predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Ottawa Senators made the playoffs in 2025 after a rather impressive season. Ottawa had been seen as a talented but underperforming team throughout the last few seasons.

Donovan Sebrango News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Senators sign Donovan Sebrango to one-year contract

A former defensive prospect is staying around the nation’s capital for another year. On Thursday, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios announced that the team has signed defenseman Donovan Sebrango to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season.