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It seems like the only thing coming out of a wild night in the nation’s capital is a few player reaching into their wallets. On Thursday, the NHL Department

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 7

Top 5: Dylan Larkin Gets Totally Outplayed by Nick Cousins

Several games were played last night in the National League. Any standouts? The Montreal Canadiens' game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Habs lost—let's see what happened elsewhere across the league.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / July 2

Senators Quick Hits: Cousins, Ersson & Open Battles in Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators continue to shape their roster in small but meaningful ways, and both of these moves say a lot about where the organization sees itself right now.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Senators Sign Nick Cousins To Two-Year Deal

The Ottawa Senators are keeping some grit in their lineup. Yesterday evening, Brent Wallace of Coming In Hot reported that the Senators had agreed to a two-year deal with depth forward Nick Cousins.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Senators re-sign Nick Cousins to two-year contract extension

The Ottawa Senators and forward Nick Cousins have agreed to terms on a two-year, $3.175-million contract extension that will carry a cap hit of $1.5875 million per season, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported Friday.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Senators Hoping To Re-Sign Nick Cousins

Nick Cousins had a more impactful second season with the Senators in 2025-26 compared to his first year with the team. As a result, it appears GM Steve Staios would like to keep him in the fold a little longer. Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch reports that the team has informed Cousins’ representatives that they’d like to re-sign him for next season.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / May 22

2026 Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Nick Cousins

On Canada day last year, Nick Cousins re-signed with the Ottawa Senators for one year and $825,000, a perfectly acceptable number for a player who had been an adequate fourth liner the year before.

Ottawa Senators News / Sail-World.com / May 1

5th Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta

The Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club's 5th Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta, held in the beautiful arena of St Aubin's Bay over Saturday and Sunday 25th and 26th April, saw forty six boats turn out for this opening regatta of the new season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

The top five likeliest villains of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

You could be forgiven for thinking the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs feel a bit less villainous than years past.

No shortage of battlegrounds in Battle of Pennsylvania playoff series

The five trends that defined the 2025-26 NHL season

The NHL’s offseason chaos index: Who could shake up the league?

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / March 18

Sens Out-chance but Lose 4-1 to the Caps

Must Win Slips Away to The Caps The Ottawa Senators were in the other nation's capital looking for a season series sweep against the Washington Capitals.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Senators’ Nick Cousins fined for second time in 2025-26

The NHL has fined Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins Now is his 12th NHL season, Cousins has earned quite the reputation as an agitator. Fans may remember

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 25, 2025

Senators’ Nick Cousins Fined For Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The Ottawa Senators’ Nick Cousins has been fined $2,083.33, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for unsportsmanlike conduct during last night’s pre-game warm-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs, as announced by the NHL Department for Player Safety.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / April 14, 2025

“It Was a Grind,” As Nick Cousins Adds a Spark To The Senators Lineup

Thomas Chabot‘s tying goal with 7:06 remaining capped off a three-point afternoon, extending his point streak to five games. While Tim Stützle broke out from a nine-game goalless drought, netting a pair, including an overtime power play game-winner, to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29, 2025

Senators forward to miss significant time with knee injury

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins will be out through, at least, early March after suffering a knee injury in the team’s Saturday win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Senators get some players out of ruts in win over Utah

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 25, 2025

Senators' Nick Cousins departs after knee-on-knee impact

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cosuins was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period with a lower-body injury. Less than eight minutes into the contest, the left legs of Cousins and Toronto's Jacob Quillan collided head on, sending both to the ice.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 24, 2025

Brad Marchand's new way to frustrate opponent crosses line

Watch: Brad Marchand's new, outrageous way to frustrate opponent crosses a line

It will be fascinating to see what the NHL does in terms of discipline in the form of a potential fine or suspension.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin sits 20 goals from passing Wayne Gretzky after latest tally

Veteran defenseman's tenure with Leafs likely coming to an end

NHL reportedly preparing for commish Gary Bettman's eventual retirement

Oilers release bizarre statement regarding Connor McDavid suspension

A completed trade between Canadiens and Devils just took an unexpected turn

Looking at NHL's biggest buyers, sellers ahead of trade deadline

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / August 30, 2024

'Most hated player' in NHL signs with Ottawa Senators

The insider Frank Seravalli revealed that Nick Cousins, the most hated player in the NHL, signed a contract with the Ottawa Senators. In a post on X, Seravalli announced that the player signed a one-year, $800k contract with the Senators, who will once again look to have a breakout season.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / June 20, 2024

Panthers welcome back Nick Cousins for Game 6 vs. Oilers

Forward Nick Cousins, who has been scratched from the last eight playoff games, will be in the lineup when the Florida Panthers visit the Edmonton Oilers on Friday in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / May 26, 2024

No Team Grinds Like the Florida Panthers. Nick Cousins Fits Perfectly

For Nick Cousins, sitting out three games for the Florida Panthers in the second-round series against Boston had to be frustrating. Cousins is the kind of player you rarely read about in the game summaries, except, of course, if he scores an overtime series clincher like he did against Toronto last year.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 5, 2024

‘I’m not going to change the way I play’: Panthers’ Nick Cousins doesn’t see himself as a dirty player

On March 5, 2023, the Florida Panthers found themselves three points out of a playoff spot with a record of 31-27-6 with just 18 games remaining in the season.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / February 27, 2024

Nick Cousins Got Another Big Goal for the Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — It had been some time, 34 games, since Nick Cousins found the back of the net for the Florida Panthers. On Saturday night, Cousins knocked down a Dmitry Kulikov shot and deflected it past goalie Charlie Lindgren to open up the scoring in a defensive deadlock.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6, 2024

Panthers to activate this veteran forward off IR

It has been over a month since he last suited up in a game, suffering a concussion after being hit from behind.

Nick Cousins ‘dirty?’ Panthers disagree with narrative

Flyers might find added help for matchup with streaking Panthers

Checking in on the Lightning-Panthers Rivalry

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / February 6, 2024

Nick Cousins ‘Dirty?’ Florida Panthers Disagree with Narrative

FORT LAUDERDALE — Nick Cousins has developed quite a reputation with scrappy, physical play. Lately, however, Cousins’ style has brought some unwanted criticism of the Florida Panthers forward. In January, Hockey Night in Canada analyst and former NHL defenseman Kevin Bieksa called Cousins “a rat” on national television.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / January 7, 2024

Nick Cousins Called ‘A Rat’ During Hockey Night in Canada

During intermission of Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night, analyst Kevin Bieska went scorched earth on Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins, calling him ‘a rat’ for his recent run of controversial hits.