Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Now That a Coach is Hired, Shane Pinto Should Become The Next Senators’ Priority

A week ago, this space tackled options for creating cap space for the Ottawa Senators, who must sign Shane Pinto to an extension. General Manager Steve Staios and his hockey operations staff currently possess $12.165 million in cap space allotted for the 2024-25 season.

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Senators reportedly undecided on qualifying defenseman

With the team looking to shake things up in Steve Staios’ first summer as GM, it appears as if the defenseman is one of the players whose future with the team is in some question.

Former first-round pick, Senators UFA headed to Switzerland

Senators GM wants to build team around this winger

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The 'Stanley Cup droughts' quiz

Travis Hamonic News / Silver Seven / June 1

Ottawa Senators Player Grades: Travis Hamonic

Poor guy was done dirty, no question about it. We all know what he's capable of, and, at this stage of his career, it unfortunately isn’t what it used to be.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Former first-round pick, Senators UFA headed to Switzerland

Rather than see what a trip through unrestricted free agency in July would yield, the veteran defenseman has opted to head overseas. The Senators’ reserve has signed a two-year contract with Rapperswil-Jona in Switzerland, per a team announcement.

Senators GM wants to build team around this winger

Bruins Can Maximize Linus Ullmark Return by Trading Him to the Senators

NHL Notebook: Senators shoot down Brady Tkachuk trade rumours

Who is the greatest head coach in every NHL team's history?

The 'Stanley Cup droughts' quiz

Thomas Chabot News / Silver Seven / May 30

Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Thomas Chabot

This season for Thomas Chabot was defined by one thing: injuries. The Sens entered the year with many praising the best top-four this team has had in over a decade.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / May 29

Ottawa Senators Player Grades: Tim Stützle

I would make the argument that you typically want your franchise players to get "A"s across the board when making these report cards but considering this team as a whole deserved an "F" for their play this season, Tim Stützle probably wasn't the problem (*cough* goaltending *cough*).

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / May 29

2024 Prospect Awards: Most Improved

As we head deeper into the offseason, it's time to hand out some awards! A few weeks ago, you lovely readers submitted your votes for this year's Silver Seven Prospect Awards.

Tim Stutzle News / Last Word On Sports / May 29

Why Was 2023-24 a Positive Development Season for Tim Stutzle

Tim Stutzle is in for a big 2024-25. Do you know how we know that the Ottawa Senators Tim Stutzle is a superstar player? Can we tell by his stats? Not the fact that he went from 39 goals in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24.

Brady Tkachuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27

Senators GM wants to build team around this winger

For the Tkachuk family, things could not be more different between the brother duo in the National Hockey League.

Senators should target Tyler Myers in free agency

Revisiting the Senators 2023 draft

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / May 27

No Truth to Brady Tkachuk Trade Rumors Out of Ottawa

“Complete B.S”, said Ottawa Senators’ General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Steve Staios, when asked about trade rumors involving star forward Brady Tkachuk.

Tyler Myers News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Senators Should Target Tyler Myers in Free Agency

It is no secret that Steve Staios and the Ottawa Senators have some work to do in the 2024 off-season. Whether you want to look at adding forward depth, finally locking in a full-time second-line left winger, or acquiring a starting goaltender, well, the Senators need a bit of everything.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Revisiting the Ottawa Senators 2023 Draft

The 2024 NHL Draft is a bit of a mixed bag for the Ottawa Senators. After yet another dismal season, the team ended up with the seventh overall selection, which is not where they hoped they would be after a long, painful rebuild that started back in 2017-18.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / May 25

Are the Ottawa Senators a Fit for Linus Ullmark?

During the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, the Boston Bruins were rumored to be interested in moving on from reigning Vezina goaltender Linus Ullmark. The unfortunate part for Boston was Ullmark’s no-trade clause, which he used to block a trade prior to the deadline.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / May 24

Five Thoughts: Goalies, Penalties, and Moving Downtown

While there were a myriad of factors that conspired to keep the Ottawa Senators out of the postseason this year, the number one cause, with a bullet, was their goaltending.

Shane Pinto News / Last Word On Sports / May 24

What Kind of Contract Will the Ottawa Senators Shane Pinto Sign?

How much will Shane Pinto earn this year for the Ottawa Senators? What length of term is General Manager Steve Staios willing to offer the current restricted free agent (RFA)?

NHL News / Full Press Hockey / May 23

Navigating The Cap Is Paramount For Senators’ GM Steve Staios

With only five weeks remaining until the NHL Entry Draft and the Free Agency period, the dial on the Hot Stove is set to low, but it’ll be heating up before we know it, and Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios will be busy.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

Senators hire Rob DiMaio as Director of Player Personnel, Director of Professional Scouting

The team in Canada’s capital has hired a new face to help run the hockey operations. On Tuesday, the Ottawa Senators announced that they have named Rob DiMaio the team’s new director of player personnel and professional scouting.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / May 20

Ottawa Senators With a High Priced Right Shot Defenceman

For today’s article, we take our motivation from the Coming In Hot Sens podcast. We will explore what a potential 2024-25 Ottawa Senators roster that includes Colton Paraykon looks like.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

What Should the Senators Prioritize with First-Round Picks?

The 2023-24 season could not have gone much worse for the Ottawa Senators. After so much optimism ahead of the season opener, the team sputtered, costing them their general manager, head coach, and a chance at making the playoffs for the first time in captain Brady Tkachuk’s career.

Lassi Thomson News / Daily Faceoff / May 14